Injured Motorbike Rider

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Matata at 1pm where a 27 year old male motorbike rider, who was at an organised enduro ride, hit a tree resulting in serious chest and abdominal injuries. He was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before being flown to Waikato hospital for further treatment. The helicopter was called due to the location and the seriousness of the injuries that required immediate hospital care.

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 Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, 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 rescue.org.nz

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