Sergeant Bernard Nix said the tractor was travelling south along the road when one vehicle crossed the lines causing the crash just north of the railway lines. 

The tractor’s front right-hand wheel was ripped off and the truck has considerable damage to its trailer. 

The incident was ruled an accident and there will be no ongoing investigation. 

Sgt Nix said the scene “looks worse than it is” as it involved two heavy vehicles. 

There is continuing traffic disruption as the wreckage is cleared from the road.