Posts Tagged ‘Westpac Rescue’
Stokes Valley: Man injured in fall
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew a seriously injured man from Stokes Valley on Christmas eve.
The 36 year old Stokes Valley man fell approximately 4 metres off of a deck onto concrete at his home around 6 pm. He was initially knocked unconscious from the fall.
The Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics who responded to the scene requested the helicopter to transport the man when he was found to be suffering from head injuries.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed in a small park near the mans home and transported him to Wellington Hospital Emergency Department.
He is currently being assessed and treated in the emergency department.
via NZ Police
Wainuiomata: Baby flown to hospital
A six-month-old boy has been flown to Wellington Hospital after suffering an allergic reaction to his milk formula.
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the boy’s home in Wainuiomata just after 10am.
The fire service established a landing area for the helicopter and the child was transported to hospital with his mother.
Via Newstalk ZB
