Tannum Sands man drills through own hand
Paramedics have been called to Tannum Sands to assist the man in his 50s who reportedly drilled through his hand.
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UPDATE 5.55PM: A man has been taken to Gladstone Hospital after reportedly drilling through his hand at Tannum Sands.
A Queensland Ambulance Spokeswoman said paramedics attended to a man at a private residence at Tannum Sands after he suffered an injury to his hand following an incident with a power tool.
It is understood the man is 54 years old and the incident occured at a residence in Stephens Court.
“Paramedics transported a man to Gladstone Hospital in a stable condition after treating a hand injury,” the spokeswoman said.
INITIAL REPORT: 5.10pm Paramedics have been called to a Tannum Sands residence after reports a man in his 50s has drilled through his hand.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were called to a private residence at Tannum Sands just before 5pm.
The spokeswoman said two paramedics were on the scene.
More to come.
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