Te Awamutu Woman Airlifted From Ohura

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched a dog trial event on a farm south of Ohura at approximately 3:30pm this afternoon. A 35yr old Te Awamutu woman was seriously injured after she fell down stairs from the judges box.
She was treated for head and chest injuries before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

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