Tree falls on man at Canningvale on Southern Downs
A man has been rushed to hospital after a tree fell on him on the Southern Downs.
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A person has been rushed to hospital after a tree fell on them at a Southern Downs’ property.
It is believed the man in his 30s was using a chainsaw to cut down a tree after 1pm on Saturday when the tree has subsequently fallen on him.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said paramedics arrived at the incident on Warwick-Killarney Rd in Canningvale just after 1.30pm and assessed the man for leg injuries.
It is understood a fire and rescue crew also attended the scene.
The QAS spokesman said the man was later taken to Warwick Hospital in a stable condition.
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