A 50-year-old man lost his entire left arm in a work accident near San Antonio, Canelones.
The incident happened at kilometer 39 on Route 81.
Police from the 15th precinct arrived to find a tractor with a trailer, and human remains, including skin, bone, and clothing, were stuck in the tractor’s PTO shaft that connects to the trailer.
Emergency Response
The victim was rushed to a private medical center in San Bautista.
Doctors diagnosed a complete amputation of his upper left limb and sent him to a hospital in Canelones city.
Investigation Underway
The Canelones Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Police are working to determine how the incident occurred and whether any safety protocols were violated.
The investigation will help identify measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Authorities are reviewing the evidence, including inspecting the tractor and trailer involved.
They will also interview witnesses and review safety records.