Car Vs Car
The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Athenree Gorge and turnoff to Waihi Beach where
two cars collided at the intersection at 2:30pm. Two elderly people were in one car and four in the other car including
children. Two injured patients were flown to Auckland hospital and the Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter flew a 70 year
old female to Waikato hospital with neck and chest injuries. The helicopter was dispatched to the scene due to the
injuries and distance from Auckland and Hamilton hospitals
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 Tauranga’s principal sponsors, Trustpower and TECT. 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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