Motorcycle crash - SH1

Media Release

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The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched at approximately 10pm last night to the scene of a motorcycle crash on SH1 near Taupiri. The male motorcyclist was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with a serious leg injury.

The helicopter carried an ED Doctor and Paramedics to provide the best possible care to the patient who was prepared at the scene for urgent surgery upon arrival at Waikato Hospital. Multiple Police, Fire and Ambulance units attended at the scene and the helicopter was utilised to ensure rapid response and quick transportation of the patient to hospital.

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 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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