Te Puke Plane Crash
Te Puke Plane Crash
The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched Te Puke at 1600 this afternoon to attend a light airplane accident. A 69 year old local women was flown to Tauranga Hospital with minor leg injuries. St John staff had stabilised the patient and the helicopter was used due to the rough terrain and remote location of the accident.
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 Rotorua’s principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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