Farm Worker transported to Wellington Hospital
Farm Worker transported to Wellington Hospital from the South Wairarapa
A Life Flight Trust team transported an injured farm worker from the South Wairarapa this morning 24 Oct 2012.
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter, with a Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic onboard, responded at 07:30 this morning.
The Helicopter was able to land close to the patients location. After being treated at the scene by the Paramedic the patient was flown to the Wellington Hospital Emergency Department where he is in a serious condition.
The Life Flight Trust is a charity providing air rescue
and air ambulance services. It operates the Wellington based
Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a national air ambulance
service. It relies on support from the public and
sponsorship from partners such as Westpac to provide these
services. Further information can be obtained from
www.lifeflight.org.nz
www.lifeflight.org.nz