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Motorcycle crash - SH1
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The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched at approximately 10pm last night to the scene of a motorcycle crash on SH1 near Taupiri. The male motorcyclist was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with a serious leg injury.
The helicopter carried an ED
Doctor and Paramedics to provide the best possible care to
the patient who was prepared at the scene for urgent surgery
upon arrival at Waikato Hospital. Multiple Police, Fire and
Ambulance units attended at the scene and the helicopter was
utilised to ensure rapid response and quick transportation
of the patient to hospital.
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 Waikato
King Country's principal sponsor, Westpac. 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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