A tractor driver struck from behind by a truck on SH3 south of Kai Iwi yesterday suffered only minor injuries, according to Wanganui Hospital.
Early reports said he had serious head and suspected spinal injuries with concussion after he was cut from the tractor by a Whanganui fire service crew.
The man was kept overnight in the Emergency Department "stay unit", but not admitted to a ward.
He was mowing the roadside verge when he was struck from behind by a Hall's truck at 10.19am and pushed down a slight incline.
The 54-year-old was trapped in the tractor for 45 minutes until cut free by firefighters.