An 18-year-old man is in serious condition after a farming mishap northeast of Regina.

RCMP say three men were trying to tow a tractor out of the mud with another tractor Saturday on a farm near Cupar when the chain broke and hit one of them in the head.

The man was rushed to hospital, where he underwent surgery for serious head injuries

His family has requested that his name not be released. However, they did want to remind the public to use proper equipment when working at home, saying they hope others can learn from the accident.