Man Injured in Car versus Truck Accident
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched at 8.30 am on Monday 5 February to a motor vehicle versus truck
accident on the rail overbridge at Manakau, south of Levin.
The patient, a male in his 30's, was initially trapped in the vehicle. He was extracted by NZ Fire and Emergency
services. He had suffered multiple injuries.
The man was treated and stablised at the scene by paramedics, before being airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital for
further treatment.
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. 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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