The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, July 24, before 6:00 p.m., in Nowogrodziec. The 62-year-old resident of the municipality was driving a tractor without a cab along the embankment by the river. The tractor overturned for reasons not yet established. The man was crushed. He died as a result of his injuries.
The police and prosecutor’s office are investigating the incident.
As the firefighters from OSP Nowogrodziec – Osiedle wrote on their Facebook profile:
While driving the tractor, the driver left the embankment for unknown reasons and had an accident. The machine crushed the driver; despite the swift resuscitation efforts, it was not possible to restore his vital signs.
Our condolences to the family and friends.