Matamata Woman Airlifted

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Matamata Woman Airlifted
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The Hamilton-based Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a rural property near Matamata at approximately 4pm Thursday afternoon.

A 29 year old local pregnant woman had attempted to stop her heavy tandem car trailer from rolling down the driveway after she unhitched it. Unfortunately she was knocked down and became trapped by it. She was treated by St John Paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched due to the potential of a critical injury to her and/or her unborn baby.

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 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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