Bulldozer Crash Saved by Broken Fuel Cell | Dayton News

A 76-year-old man in Olympia, Missouri, survived a terrifying bulldozer accident when the seat gave way, sending him tumbling—only for the machine to roll back onto his legs. Miraculously, the fuel cell broke during the fall, jamming under the track and stopping the bulldozer just in time. Emergency crews dug him free with broken ankle and foot crush injuries, but he was released the same day. His son credits the broken fuel cell as a lifesaver, preventing total crushing. A wild, twisty tale of near-disaster turned by pure chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b24437c669ccedad