Factory worker trapped by ankles in machinery for 90 minutes
Published Date:
04 June 2008
Casualty taken to Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Emergency services were called to Luton's remaining vehicle factory, after a nightshift worker got stuck in a machine yesterday morning (June 4).
A man working in the paint shop at GMM in Kimpton Road - formerly IBC Vehicles - became trapped by his ankles in a vehicle assembly track shortly after 5.30am.
Paramedics worked alongside firefighters for more than 90 minutes to rescue the man, who stayed fully conscious throughout.
Ambulance service spokesman Gary Sanderson said: "The crews at the scene worked tremendously hard alongside the fire service for well over an hour to treat and stabilise the trapped casualty. It was a difficult and delicate incident to deal with and everyone involved did a great job."
The casualty was taken to Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
His injuries were not life-threatening.
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Last Updated:
04 June 2008 12:49 PM
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Location:
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