Teenager Seriously Injured In Riding Accident
Teenager Seriously Injured In Riding Accident
The
Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the
Awatere Valley in Marlborough to rescue a teenager injured
in a horse riding accident late this morning.
The
helicopter, with two Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedics
onboard, was called to the accident about 11:20
am.
The helicopter landed near the injured girl in
a vineyard a few kilometres northeast of Altimarnoch in the
Awatare Valley.
On our arrival we found a seriously
injured 15 year old Blenheim girl who had been thrown off
her horse.
"As we understand it she was taking part
in a pony club meet and her horse reared throwing her off "
says Colin Larsen, Westpac Rescue Helicopter
crewman. "Unfortunately it seems her foot got caught in
the stirrup and the horse ended up rolling over
her".
The Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics
treated the girl, who was complaining of severe pain, for
leg and back injuries. She was also complaining of
abdominal pain. Given the potential seriousness of her
injuries the girl was flown to Wellington Hospital Emergency
Department, accompanied by her dad who arrived at the
scene.
Note to media : The helicopter was
immediately called out on an inter-hospital transfer which
is why this release is so delayed. We checked on the girl
at about 7:30 pm and she has been admitted to hospital but
her injuries are not as severe as they originally
appeared. She is now comfortable and hoping to be
discharged
tomorrow.
ends