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Man dies after being trapped in firewood processing machine in Ii, Northern Ostrobothnia

Tuesday 23rd 2024 on 17:17 in  
Finland

A man tragically lost his life this afternoon after being trapped between a tree trunk and a firewood processing machine in Ii, located in Northern Ostrobothnia. The local rescue service received an emergency call around 2 PM on Tuesday regarding a person in need of rescue from being pinched between equipment.

Upon arrival at the scene on Hiivalantie, it was confirmed that the adult male had died as a result of the accident. Reports indicate that the man was cutting firewood when he became stuck, although the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear.

Rescue personnel managed to extricate the man from the machinery, and emergency medical responders commenced life-saving procedures at the site. Meanwhile, the police have initiated an investigation into the cause of death. Further updates on this investigation are anticipated as authorities work to uncover more details surrounding this unfortunate event.

This information about the man’s death due to the accident was updated at 6:10 PM on July 23.

Source 
(via yle.fi)