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70-year-old man rescued after two days trapped under tractor, airlifted in critical condition.
A 70-year-old man was rescued in Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux, Ardèche, after being trapped under a tractor for two days. Emergency responders located and extracted him from the vehicle. Following the rescue operation, he was airlifted to a Lyon hospital in critical condition, where he received immediate medical treatment.
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Rescue teams locate and extract trapped accident victim
Emergency responders conducted a search and recovery operation in Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux, successfully locating the 70-year-old man and extracting him from beneath the tractor. The victim's immediate removal from the scene and rapid airlift to Lyon hospital prioritized his medical needs and access to specialized trauma care.
Extended entrapment leads to critical hospitalization
The two-day duration of the man's entrapment under the tractor resulted in critical condition upon rescue. His transfer to a Lyon hospital reflects the severity of injuries sustained and the necessity of specialized intensive care intervention following the extended period of immobilization.