Thoracic traumas may present as blunt or penetrating traumas.

Physical examination did not reveal active bleeding.

The general rules of penetrating trauma management are to avoid in-depth exploration for wound site assessment, to avoid removal of penetrating object without accurate diagnosis, and to keep in mind the possibility of intubation for airway security in every moment.

Our patient was lucky enough in that no thoracic pathology developed during the accident and he was not subjected to any secondary trauma during ambulance transport.