Auckland Man Flown to Hospital

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha where a 56yr old Auckland man was seriously injured when the car he was a passenger in crashed at speed into a cow. The condition of the cow and driver were not established. The passenger was treated by St John Paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital with chest and abdominal injuries.

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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