Wellington's Westpac Rescue Helicopter Airlifts Patient From Pauatahanui

The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to Puketiro Loop Track , Pauatahanui this morning at 9:50 am.

A 54 yr old male sustained serious back injuries after falling off his mountain bike during the Porirua Grand Traverse.

The Helicopter responded with a Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedic onboard.

The Helicopter was able to land on a narrow grass verge near the accident scene.

The patient was flown to Wellington Hospital's Emergency Department where he is being treated for his injuries.

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