San Jose firefighters rescue trapped tractor operator

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A tractor operator was hospitalized after a rollover crash in the East San Jose foothills, San Jose fire officials said Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters were at the scene on Klein Road at 12:42 p.m. to stabilize the tractor and lift it off of the driver. Images shared on social media by fire officials showed the tractor lying on its side on a hill 
sloping downward.

After being extricated, the victim was taken to a hospital. Fire officials have not released any information about their condition.