Person trapped in Bullard wood chipper rescued [Video]

BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – First responders worked to free an individual who fell into a Bullard wood chipper Monday morning, authorities said.

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Nikki Simmons, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Smith County Emergency Services District 2, said they were dispatched around 8:37 a.m. to a traumatic injury at 49759 Hwy 69 in Bullard.

According to Simmons, firefighters were called to assist EMS after a person was reported to have fallen into a wood chipper. The person was freed from the heavy machinery before 9:30 a.m. and Simmons said they are being transported to the hospital.

At this time, the extent of the person’s injuries and their condition is unknown.

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