Man cuts off part of own hand while trimming a tree
Freya Noble
A man has partially amputated his hand with an angle grinder while trimming a tree in Sydney's north-west.
The 66-year-old was working in Stanhope Gardens about 8.30am today when the accident happened.
A CareFlight helicopter landed in nearby Edgewood Park to assist NSW Ambulance paramedics on the scene.
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The man was taken by road in a stable condition to Westmead Hospital.
"The man sustained a significant hand injury while using an angle grinder," Inspector Steve Vaughan from NSW Ambulance said.
"This is a timely reminder to take all safety precautions when using power tools at work or at home."
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