VICSES and Ambulance Victoria rescue man stuck in farming equipment at Leongatha property, WorkSafe Victoria investigating incident

Emergency crews have rescued a man who became stuck in a piece of farming equipment on a property in South Gippsland, before he was flown to hospital.

Emergency crews have rescued a man who became stuck in a piece of farming equipment on a Leongatha property and was flown to The Alfred on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Emergency service workers have come to the rescue after a man became stuck in a piece of farming equipment on a South Gippsland property.

Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES crews were called to a property on Old Korumburra Rd in Leongatha just before 2pm on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson said officers from the Leongatha police station, Meeniyan police station and other emergency workers responded at the scene, where the man was injured by machinery while undertaking work on the South Gippsland farm.

An air ambulance was dispatched to the Leongatha property on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Facebook/Eye Watch - Bass Coast Police Service Area

“Farms can be one of the most dangerous workplaces around, so please take care when working on farms, as even the simplest of jobs can turn into something life threatening,” the spokesperson said.

“With a heap of silage still being done, and hay about to commence, please take care and be safe.”

The incident took place at a property on Old Korumburra Rd in Leongatha. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“VICSES Leongatha Unit volunteers were in attendance in support of Ambulance Victoria this afternoon to extricate a patient who had become stuck in a piece of farming equipment,” a VICSES spokesman said.

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“The patient was successfully removed and transferred into the care of Ambulance Victoria.”

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the patient, a man in his 50s, was flown to The Alfred with lower body injuries.

WorkSafe Victoria are investigating the incident.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact the Leongatha police station on [phone].