Close Call: Man Dodges Death by Inch as Car Jack Slips - Narrowly Escapes Being Crushed Under Vehicle
- Escaped car jacking incident leaves victim pinned beneath vehicle
Get this — a man had a brush with death last Thursday in Wemding, Donau-Ries district. In an unsettling twist of events, he was pinned under his vehicle after a mishap with a car jack.
The 44-year-old, attempting to carry out some maintenance work under his car, got more than he bargained for when the car jack he was using gave way. From the garage comes the harrowing screams of the man, prompting witnesses to dial the emergency services.
Witnesses reported that they heard the 44-year-old's cries for help. Racing against time, they quickly alerted the emergency services, who dispatched firefighters and a medical helicopter to the scene.
With quick thinking and coordinated efforts, the firefighters were able to free the man from under the vehicle. Once safely extricated, he was rushed to the hospital via helicopter. Shockingly enough, authorities have confirmed that the man's life is no longer in danger.
Although the man escaped with his life, a word of caution to everyone - always ensure you're fully aware of the potential risks inherent in DIY maintenance tasks, and never cut corners when it comes to safety.
- Automobile
- Mechanical failure
- Vehicle maintenance
- Life-threatening incident
- Emergency services
- Donau-Ries
Despite the Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, the 44-year-old from Donau-Ries district nearly suffered injuries from a mechanical failure during a vehicle maintenance task, when a car jack gave way, causing a life-threatening incident. Remarkably, the man was freed by the emergency services, who dispatched firefighters and a medical helicopter. This incident serves as a reminder to exercise cautiousness during DIY maintenance tasks, even in situations that seemingly pose minimal risks.
