Inquest opens into death of King's Somborne woman who died on farm

Pictured: General view of Winchester Coroners Court <i>(Image: Contributed)</i>
Pictured: General view of Winchester Coroners Court (Image: Contributed)
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AN inquest has opened into the death of a King's Somborne woman.

Sophy May Herridge, 46, of Furzedown Road, King's Somborne, died at Furzedown Farm on May 21, a court heard.

The inquest was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court by area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp on Thursday, May 29.

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Mrs Rhodes-Kemp said that Ms Herridge was found with injuries underneath a tractor-trailer on the farm. Paramedics were called, but there were no life-saving opportunities.

The preliminary cause of death has been given as chest injuries.

Mrs Rhodes-Kemp adjourned the inquest to take place at Winchester Coroners' Court on April 9, 2026.

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