24-Year-Old Man Suffers Foot Amputation in Getafe Accident

The domestic accident occurred with a circular saw on Danza street, and the young man has been transferred to La Paz Hospital.

Close-up of a radial saw blade with metal shavings.
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Close-up of a radial saw blade with metal shavings.

A 24-year-old man was seriously injured this Wednesday after suffering the amputation of his left foot due to a circular saw accident at his home in Getafe.

The incident occurred around 11:00 AM in a residence on Calle de la Danza. For reasons still under investigation, the young man injured himself with the tool, resulting in the amputation of his left foot at the ankle.
After receiving medical assistance and being stabilized at the scene by Summa 112 personnel, the injured man was airlifted to La Paz Hospital.
The amputated limb was preserved under appropriate refrigeration conditions in an attempt to enable its reattachment. The injured man remains in serious condition.