diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_global_deletion.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_global_deletion.cpp
index 85e88363c9..0074b71675 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_global_deletion.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_global_deletion.cpp
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ using namespace std::placeholders;
 #include <class_track.h>
 #include <class_zone.h>
 
+#include <tool/tool_manager.h>
+#include <tools/pcb_actions.h>
+
 #include <dialog_global_deletion.h>
 
 
@@ -94,6 +97,9 @@ void DIALOG_GLOBAL_DELETION::AcceptPcbDelete()
 {
     bool gen_rastnest = false;
 
+    // Clear selection before removing any items
+    m_Parent->GetToolManager()->RunAction( PCB_ACTIONS::selectionClear, true );
+
     m_Parent->SetCurItem( NULL );
 
     bool delAll = false;