Tragic Accident: Three-Month-Old Boy Hurt by Tractor in Saint-Pierre

By Emily Carter

Saint-Pierre, France – September 18, 2025

A sad event happened in Saint-Pierre yesterday. A three-month-old baby boy got hurt badly. A tractor ran over him. He is now in serious condition. Doctors are working hard to save him.

The accident took place on a family farm. The farm is in the quiet town of Saint-Pierre. This town is in the north of France. It has many fields and tractors. Farmers use them every day.

The baby’s name is Lucas Martin. He is just three months old. His parents are Marie and Jean Martin. They own the farm. Jean was driving the tractor. He was doing his usual work. He was plowing the field.

Marie had the baby with her. She was outside the house. The house is near the field. She put Lucas in a small basket. The basket was on the grass. It was a sunny day. Marie thought it was safe.

Jean started the tractor. It is a big red machine. The brand is Saint-Pierre. This brand is common in France. It is strong for farm work. Jean did not see the basket. He drove forward.

The tractor wheel went over the basket. Lucas was inside. He cried loud. Marie heard the cry. She ran fast. She saw what happened. Her face turned white.

Jean stopped the tractor right away. He jumped down. He picked up Lucas. The baby was hurt on his legs and body. There was blood on the grass. Jean felt very bad. He said sorry many times.

Marie called for help. She used her phone. The number is 112 in France. It is for emergencies. The ambulance came quick. It took only 10 minutes. The town is small. The hospital is close.

The paramedics checked Lucas. They said he has broken bones. His legs are crushed. He might have hurt inside too. They put him on a stretcher. They gave him oxygen. The ambulance drove to the hospital.

The hospital is in the city nearby. It is called Regional Hospital of Lille. Doctors there are good with kids. They did scans on Lucas. The scans show fractures in his femurs. That is the big bone in the leg. He also has bruises on his chest.

Lucas is in the intensive care unit now. That is ICU. Machines help him breathe. Doctors say he is stable but serious. He might need surgery. The surgery is to fix his bones. It will use pins and plates.

The family is very sad. Marie stays at the hospital all day. She holds Lucas’s tiny hand. Jean is at home. He takes care of their other child. It is a girl named Sophie. She is five years old. Sophie asks about her brother. Jean tells her he will be okay.

The police came to the farm. They looked at the scene. They took photos. They talked to Jean and Marie. The police say it was an accident. No one did it on purpose. But they will check the tractor. They want to see if it was safe.

Farm accidents happen often in France. Tractors are dangerous. Kids are small. They can get hurt easy. Last year, there were 50 farm accidents with kids. Some were bad. Groups say parents must be careful.

A safety group called Farm Safe France spoke about this. Their leader is Paul Dubois. He said, “Keep kids away from machines. Use fences or babysitters. Tractors are not toys.”

The community in Saint-Pierre is helping the family. Neighbors bring food. They cook meals for Jean and Sophie. A church group prays for Lucas. They collect money too. The money is for hospital bills.

Lucas was born in June. He is a happy baby. He smiles a lot. His eyes are blue. He likes milk and cuddles. Marie says he is her little angel. She hopes he gets better soon.

Doctors will watch Lucas for days. They check his heart and lungs. If he gets better, he can go home in weeks. But he might need therapy. That is to learn to walk later.

This accident reminds everyone about safety. Farms are nice places. But they have risks. Parents must watch kids all the time. Especially near big machines like tractors.

The Martin family thanks the doctors. They also thank the paramedics. Jean says he will never forget this day. He will drive more careful now.

People in Saint-Pierre talk about the accident. They feel sorry for the baby. Some say prayers at night. They hope Lucas recovers fully.

Updates will come from the hospital. For now, Lucas fights to get strong. His family waits by his side.

This story shows how life can change fast. One moment of not seeing can cause big pain. Let us all learn from this. Keep our kids safe.