Seamstress who lost legs and arm when hit by tractor saved her own life by calling an ambulance

Claire McKenzie, a 61-year-old mum, was alone on her property just before noon Thursday when she got off her tractor and was run over by slashers

Ms McKenzie was described by neighbors as a quiet, nature-loving woman

A wedding dress designer who lost both her legs and an arm when she was thrown from her tractor and run over saved her own life by battling pain to call for help.

Claire McKenzie, a 61-year-old mom, was alone on her property just before noon Thursday when she got off her tractor and was run over by the slasher.

Ms McKenzie, who neighbors described as a 'quiet woman with a love of nature', had bought the tractor and slasher to maintain her 50 hectare property in Ballandean, in Queensland's Granite Belt region, during bushfire season.

Ms McKenzie suffered horrific injuries in the incident, but still managed to stay conscious to call emergency services for help.

Ms McKenzie had bought a tractor and a slasher to guard her 50 hectare property in Ballandean

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) dispatched a rescue helicopter and police rushed to the scene from nearby Stanthorpe.

She was airlifted and helicoptered to the roof of Brisbane's main trauma centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital,

Stephen Jones, spokesman for QAS, later said he had 'never seen or heard of' anything like Ms McKenzie's 'fatal injuries'.