Man Seriously Injured After Getting Trapped Under Tractor Following Bridge Collapse

Mar. 15, 2025

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Woodstock Fire-Rescue Districtsaid in a news release on Facebook that authorities were notified about a water rescue on Sunday, Nov. 3, around 3 p.m. local time in the unincorporated town of Woodstock, located northwest of Chicago.

“Firefighters quickly lifted the tractor to free him, and he was immediately transferred to an awaiting ambulance. A medical helicopter was requested, and the patient was transported to the landing zone at Northwood Middle School, 2121 N. Seminary Ave,” authorities said in a news release.

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In an email later sent to PEOPLE on Nov, 5, a spokesperson for the Woodstock Fire-Rescue District said that the man was reportedly building a bridge on his property when it collapsed, resulting in the tractor he was operating to fall into the creek and trap him.

“Their life-saving efforts made all the difference and likely prevented a much worse outcome for the man,” read the spokesperson’s statement about the crews involved in the rescue.

The spokesperson added that the Woodstock Fire-Rescue District has no updates about the victim’s condition after he was taken to the hospital due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

source: people.com