Near tragedy in the fields of Cropalati: farmer hit by tractor, it’s serious

John

By John

The accident at work that occurred today in Cropalati could have turned into a tragedy. A 66-year-old from Mirto Crosia was crushed by his tractor while working in the fields. For several minutes he feared for his life. According to initial reconstructions, the vehicle would have run over him for reasons yet to be ascertained, leaving him stuck under the structure, with a violent impact especially on his lower limbs. Emergency services intervened immediately: 118, local police and Carabinieri were on site. The intervention of the Corigliano-Rossano firefighters was decisive, lifting the tractor and freeing the man. Given the seriousness of his injuries, an air ambulance was requested, which transferred him to the Annunziata hospital in Cosenza, where he is hospitalized. The episode confirms the high risks of agricultural work.