Man Pinned Underwater When Tractor Flips Over

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By WKBW Internet

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 5:31 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 5:31 PM EST

Hamburg, NY (WKBW) -- Emergency crews in Hamburg made a dramatic rescue attempt Tuesday afternoon when a lawn service worker became pinned under his tractor in a creek.

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A co-worker called police after being unable to move the tractor, keeping the vicitm pinned in a creek. When emergency crews arrived, the found the man in cardiac arrest.

Rescue workers performed CPR and were able to revive the man before he was flown to ECMC by Erie County Sheriff's Air-One Helicopter.

Officials have not released any information on the man's condition at this time. Stay with Eyewitness News and WKBW.com for the latest on this story.

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