The driver of an all terrain quad was injured just after two Tuesday afternoon in the rural area around Vulcan.

EMS was directed to a coulee approximately 150 metres east of Range Road 234 and Township Road 142 where they located the operator of the ATV, a man in his early 40's.

It's not clear how the incident occurred however it appears the driver lost control of the ATV and it rolled onto the operator at some point, temporarily pinning him.

STARS air ambulance was requested to attend but were completing another mission at the time.

Paramedics subsequently transported the man to Foothills Hospital in Calgary by ground ambulance in serious condition with chest and abdominal injuries. 

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