Man hospitalised after tractor rollover in the Gladstone region

A man in his 60s was flown to a hospital after his tractor flipped over an embankment in the Gladstone region.

The LifeFlight helicopter was called to Miriam Vale at 1pm on Tuesday.

The helicopter landed in an open area near the scene of the incident.

Working in conjunction with the LifeFlight critical care paramedic, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics treated the patient for injuries sustained to the chest, shoulder, and back.

The man was flown to Bundaberg Hospital for further treatment.

Originally published here.