Motiti Island Callout

The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Motiti Island at 5:30 pm where a 76 year old male fell

from the back of a stationary truck whilst loading fruit trays. The man suffered rib and abdominal injuries that required immediate

hospital care. He was stabilised by a St John paramedic before being flown to Tauranga hospital. The helicopter was called due to the location on an Island.

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