At 1.30pm this afternoon the Life Flight Trust responded to a motor
vehicle accident on SH1 approximately 20km north of Kekerengu in the
South Island. Life Flight responded with a Wellington Free Paramedic on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Two occupants of one car were lucky to escape with moderate to minor
injuries after their vehicle left the road and rolled end over end
twice. It is believed that the car was travelling at approximately
100kph when it left the road.

Both occupants, tourists who have been travelling in New Zealand for
approximately 2 months, were taken to Wellington Hospital Emergency
Department for further assessment and treatment.

ENDS