Man rescued after two days trapped beneath tractor
70-year-old man rescued after two days trapped under tractor, airlifted in critical condition.
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Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux Tractor Accident
A 70-year-old man was rescued after being trapped under his tractor for two days following an accident in Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux, Ardèche. He was airlifted to Lyon South Hospital in critical condition.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 6 Jun, 14:44 UTC
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Man airlifted to Lyon hospital in critical condition
The 70-year-old man was airlifted by the SAMU 26/07 helicopter to Lyon South Hospital in critical condition following his rescue from under the tractor. He was transported in urgent absolute condition for emergency medical treatment.
70-year-old man trapped under tractor for two days rescued in Ardèche
A 70-year-old man was rescued on Saturday, June 6, in Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux, Ardèche, after being trapped under his tractor. The accident occurred on Thursday, meaning the man was pinned under the vehicle for approximately two days. His son discovered him while searching for his father, having not heard from him. Emergency services including gendarmes and firefighters were called to the scene.
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