NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
Tree service crew rescues man pinned under truck in Brandon
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A tree trimming crew rescued a man trapped under a truck on Alafia Boulevard after a jack slipped on a slope on Monday. Workers used a Bobcat machine to lift the truck while others secured cinder blocks and called 911 for paramedics.
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsWhy It Matters
A man was injured and transported to the hospital after being pinned underneath a truck.
Key Facts
- A tree trimming crew from Grand Oaks Tree Service rescued a man pinned under a truck on Alafia Boulevard in Brandon.
- The incident occurred on Monday at a home on a slight slope.
- The man became trapped when a jack slipped.
- Crew members used a Bobcat machine to lift the truck's metal bumper by six to eight inches while using cinder blocks and a jack.
- Emergency services were called via 911, and paramedics transported the man to the hospital.
- The current medical condition of the man is unknown.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFOX 13“News organization reporting on the incident”locationBrandon“Area where the incident occurred”PersonMatt Chaney“Owner of Grand Oaks Tree Service who helped rescue the trapped man”OrganizationGrand Oaks Tree Service“Tree service company whose crew performed the rescue”locationAlafia Boulevard“Location where the rescue took place”