Motorcylist Airlifted
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a motorcycle crash near the north Waikato settlement of
Waiterimu.
A 49yr old Piopio man was seriously injured when his bike left the road and crashed into a paddock. He suffered multiple
serious internal injuries.
He was treated by St John paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital.
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. 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 rescue.org.nz
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