The Tauranga based Trustpower
TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Athenree Gorge and
turnoff to Waihi Beach where two cars collided at the
intersection at 2:30pm. Two elderly people were in one car
and four in the other car including children. Two injured
patients were flown to Auckland hospital and the Trustpower
TECT Rescue helicopter flew a 70 year old female to Waikato
hospital with neck and chest injuries. The helicopter was
dispatched to the scene due to the injuries and distance
from Auckland and Hamilton hospitals
Philips Search and
Rescue Trust is a charitable organisation, operating rescue
helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips
Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal
sponsors and community donations. Special thanks to
Tauranga’s principal sponsors, Trustpower and TECT. This
crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can
continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel
and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For
further information about PSRT visit our website http://rescue.org.nz.
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