Two Call outs 24th March

Today (24 March) the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter had 2 call outs.

The first was to a 70 year old man who was injured when he fell from a quad bike during a trail ride near Otaki. He suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Event organising staff assisted in marshalling the helicopter on arrival at the scene. The on board St john Ambulance Advanced Paramedic stabilised him at the scene before he was transported to Palmerston North.
For further information on his condition please contact St John Ambulance or Palmerston North Hospital.

The second was to a motor vehicle accident about 10 km north of Eketahuna. A 43 year old male suffered chest injuries in the accident and was stabilised at the scene by St John Ambulance staff before being transported to Palmerston North.
For further information on his condition please contact St John Ambulance or Palmerston North Hospital. For Further information on the accident please contact the police.

www.rescue.org.nz

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