Girl Injured in Fall From Horse

The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taihape this morning around 11:30 am after a 15 year old girl was inured after a fall from a horse at an event. She was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics before being airlifted to Palmerston North hospital. The helicopter was dispatched due to the distance involved and the nature of her injuries.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) 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. 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 rescue.org.nz

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