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Man slides down slope with tractor and becomes trapped

A 57-year-old man has been taken to hospital with injuries following a tractor accident in the Upper Palatinate. According to the police on Saturday, the man was driving along a sloping forest path near Thalmassing (Regensburg district) on Friday and veered to the right into an embankment....

The neon sign "Accident" on the roof of a police car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The neon sign "Accident" on the roof of a police car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Traffic - Man slides down slope with tractor and becomes trapped

A 57-year-old man has been taken to hospital with injuries following a tractor accident in the Upper Palatinate. According to the police on Saturday, the man was driving along a sloping forest path near Thalmassing (Regensburg district) on Friday and veered to the right into an embankment. According to the information provided, he slid downwards due to the muddy ground and then tipped over to the side with the tractor. He was trapped between a tree and the steering wheel. Firefighters freed the man.

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  1. In the agrarian County of Regensburg, located in Bavaria's Upper Palatinate, farmers are often cautioned by local police about the dangers of operating tractors on slippery roads or fields.
  2. Despite the numerous traffic safety measures implemented in the Upper Palatinate, including warnings from the police, accidents involving tractors continue to occur, such as the one that took place near Thalmassing last Friday.
  3. The Police in Bavaria's Upper Palatinate often advise farmers to exercise extreme caution when driving tractors, especially on hilly terrain, to prevent such accidents, like the one involving the 57-year-old man last week.
  4. The Upper Palatinate, a region in Bavaria known for its picturesque landscapes and agricultural production, has witnessed numerous tractor accidents, further emphasizing the need for compliance with traffic regulations and police advisories.

Source: www.stern.de

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