Man Injured in Quad Bike Rollover

The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a rural property 10km north of Marton, just before 4 pm on Tuesday 7 November. A 66-year-old man was involved in a quad bike rollover and had sustained neck and chest injuries.

The man was stabilized at the scene before being airlifted to Whanganui Hospital for treatment.

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. 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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