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Mass. man rescued after lawnmower accident

Emergency crews initially called for a medical helicopter, but one was not available

The Lowell Sun

TEWKSBURY, Mass. — An 81-year-old man suffered serious injuries when a riding lawnmower he was on flipped over and came to rest on top of him yesterday afternoon off South Street.

Emergency crews were called to 921 South St., a little before 4 p.m., after a relative discovered the man. Police said he had last been seen about 1:30 p.m., before the relative found him under the mower.

Emergency crews initially called for a medical helicopter, but one was not available.

The man was taken by ambulance to Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

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