Man trapped under backhoe rescued by emergency crews in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh police, firefighters and medics rescued a person who was trapped underneath a backhoe.

In keeping with Pittsburgh Public Security, a person in his sixties referred to as 911 from his cellular phone after he acquired trapped underneath the gear on the 1000 block of St. Martin Avenue at round 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. He was caught on a steep hill.

Police blocked the street underneath the slope to forestall anybody who could be driving by from being in peril of the backhoe and firefighters and rescue groups labored to get the person out.

The person was alert and responsive when crews arrived however he needed to be taken to a hospital to be handled for a number of leg fractures and dislocations. He was listed in secure situation.

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