Rescue helicopter called to South Burnett property after tree falls on man
A rescue helicopter has been called to a South Burnett property where a man is understood to have suffered serious injuries after being crushed by a tree. UPDATES.
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A man in his 60s has been seriously injured after becoming trapped under a falling tree.
Paramedics and a rescue helicopter are on scene at the South Burnett property.
Emergency services were called to Brigooda, about 75km north west of Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon after a tree fell and trapped a man underneath, a Queensland ambulance spokesman said.
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The call came in at 2.45pm and a rescue helicopter was sent to the private property on Proston-Boondooma Rd.
As of 5pm, the helicopter and paramedics remain on scene.
More to come.
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