MVA near National Park

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a bus over a bank accident near National Park. There where reported 15 patients, with approx 6 being transported to hospital. Also in attendance was the taupo Greenlea Rescue Helicopter and the Palmerston Nth Rescue Helicopter. Helicopters meet road ambulances near the incident, the weather precluded landing at the scene. one patient was flown fixed wing, Westpac Air Ambulance from Taupo to Waikato.

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. Special thanks to Waikato King Country’s principal sponsor, Westpac. 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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