A MAN has died after a vintage tractor rolled over, trapping him underneath.

An inquest has been opened and adjourned at Dorchester into the death of Robin Wells, aged 59.

The inquest heard evidence that he died at the scene at Alweston, near Sherborne on Sunday October 23.

Mr Wells had been using the vintage tractor for gardening work when the incident happened.

Dorset Police are investigating and Mr Well's next of kin have been informed.