Worker Falls 4m into River While Clearing Snow in Arinsal
A 43-year-old man from Erts suffered ankle pain and hypothermia after plunging into the Riu Pollós on Christmas Day while ploughing snow near Hotel.
Key Points
- 43-year-old fell 4m into Riu Pollós while clearing snow with quad bike plough on Christmas Day.
- Broke through open protective barrier, half-body in icy water, ankle pain and mild hypothermia.
- Responders: fire truck, ambulances, mountain rescue, police; stabilised on-site.
- Admitted to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell in stable condition, minor injuries expected.
A 43-year-old man from Erts was injured on Christmas Day after falling around four metres into the Riu Pollós in Arinsal while clearing snow from the parking area of the Hotel Palomar using a quad bike fitted with a plough.
The worker had been manoeuvring snow towards the river when he broke through an open protective barrier, landing with half his body in the water, according to the Massana fire service chief of watch. He reported intense ankle pain and displayed mild hypothermia symptoms from the cold conditions.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene at Puiol del Piu with a fire truck, an ambulance, the mountain rescue group vehicle, a police unit, and a SUM ambulance. Firefighters stabilised the man on site before transferring him to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, where he remains admitted in stable condition with a prognosis of minor injuries, pending further tests, hospital sources said.
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