Ute crashes into culvert, Te Aroha

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Sh29, north of Te Aroha, to the scene of a single vehicle crash. A ute, traveling southbound, failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into a culvert. While the driver sustained only minor injuries, the passenger, who was restrained, sustained head, chest and abdominal injuries, and had to be flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment. The helicopter was necessitated due to the sheer force of the crash, and the fact that it was an older vehicle, without airbags.

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

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