Overview
- Initial reports say the man was found trapped between a vehicle’s body and its boom with a bucket attached.
- He was discovered by an employee of a used-car sales firm on Monday morning.
- The Russian citizen was taken to a hospital in Toyama unconscious and in serious condition, according to media accounts.
- Witness descriptions noted the engine was running and the equipment setup suggested snow removal after heavy snowfall.
- The consulate told RIA Novosti it is clarifying the circumstances and did not provide additional details.