POLICE and emergency services were called to the scene of an accident on a property on Old Korumburra Road south of Leongatha where it has been reported a man became stuck in a piece of farm equipment.

The emergency call went out at about 2pm on Tuesday, December 10.

A spokesperson for VICSES has confirmed they attended the scene.

According to a report in the Herald Sun, the man in his 50s was successfully extricated and was flown to hospital by Ambulance Victoria with lower body injuries.

Anyone with information about the incident are encouraged to contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

Police update

Bass Coast Police Area Eyewatch has since posted an update on the farm accident.

“Yesterday (the 10th of December 2024), at about 2.47pm, your local police from the Leongatha Police Station, the Korumburra Police Station, the Meeniyan Police Station and the Wonthaggi Police Station, along with paramedics from Ambulance Victoria and volunteer rescuers from SES Leongatha Unit responded to an incident where a person was injured by machinery whilst undertaking work on a farm at Leongatha.

“Farms can be one of the most dangerous workplaces around, so please take care when working on farms, as even the simplest of jobs can turn into something life threatening.

“With a heap of silage still being done, and hay about to commence, please take care and be safe.

“The patient was transported by the Ambulance Victoria Air Ambulance (callsign ‘HEMS01’) to Melbourne for treatment.”