Motorbike vs Car

The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Waimana rd, Waimana at approx 12:45 pm where a year old male on a motorbike collided with a car. The 21-year-old rider suffered serious arm and leg injuries and was stabilised at the scene by St John paramedics. New Zealand fire service closed the road so the helicopter could land close to the scene. The helicopter was called due to the serious nature of the injuries and distance to the required hospital for further treatment which was Tauranga hospital.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust 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 Tauranga’s principal sponsors, Trustpower and TECT. 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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