Man Seriously Hurt at MotorCross Event

The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a motocross event near Matata today, to treat a 42yr old Tauranga man, who had fallen from his trail bike. He sustained serious injuries to the right side of his body and was flown to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition. On site medics prepared a landing area for the helicopter and stabilised the man who was located in a forest. Due to the remote area of the incident and time critical nature of the mans injuries, the Helicopter was the best mode of transport.

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 Rotorua’s principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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