Wellington Based Westpac Rescue Helicopter Transports a Boy from Waikanae after a Motorbike Accident

Fri 04/12/2009 20:52

The Wellington Based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called earlier this evening the 4th Dec 09 at 6pm to Waikanae.

A 4yr old boy from Waikanae had been riding with his older brother on their 50cc Motorbike when they had a crash. The bike fell on the little brother who was sitting in front of the older brother. The bike fell on the younger brother causing injuries to his lower leg and also his head and neck.

The Helicopter with a Wellington Free Paramedic on board responded to Waikanae Park where the patient was being transported by a Wellington Free Ambulance as at the scene of the accident there was no landing site for the Helicopter.

The patient and his mother were flown to Wellington Hospital Emergency Department where the boy is being treated for his injuries

For More Information Please Contact:
Logan Taylor
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
0275375074
www.lifeflght.org.nz