Man injured after becoming trapped by tractor in Leebotwood
Emergency services rescued a man who had become trapped below the knee by a tractor yesterday evening.
The incident involving a 77-year-old man, happened in Leebotwood near Church Stretton at just after 7pm.
Three Shropshire Fire and Rescue crews including the rescue tender were mobilised from Church Stretton and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Fire crews assisted in the rescue by using airbags to take the weight of the tractor.
The man was released before receiving treatment in the care of an ambulance crew.
