The accident happened around 7.20 pm in the forest t ‘Waerdenhout in Heerhugowaard. The man probably ended up in the ditch in an unfortunate way.
Passers -by quickly noticed the man and removed him from the water. The police said they are very grateful for the actions of the bystanders.
The man was taken to the hospital with injuries. It is not clear how the accident could have happened.