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Man Seriously Injured In Riding Accident
Man Seriously Injured In Riding Accident
The Life Flight Trust responded to a man who was was seriously injured in a horse riding accident at Waikanae Park. Life Flight responded with two Wellington Free Paramedics on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
"As we understand it the man was thrown backwards off his horse and the horse then rolled over the man" says Life Flight's Dave Greenberg. "On our arrival two paramedics and other people in the area were attending to the man".
The helicopter paramedics performed an advanced technique known as RSI - rapid sequence intubation - where a tube was inserted into the man's mouth to help his breathing. He appeared to be suffering chest and head injuries.
The 30 year old Peka Peka man was transported to Wellington Hospital Emergency Department in a very serious condition.
It is understood that he has been admitted to hospital.
The Life Flight Trust is a
charity providing air rescue and air ambulance services. It
operates the Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter and
a national air ambulance service. It relies on support from
the public and sponsorship from partners such as Westpac to
provide these services. Further information can be obtained
from www.lifeflight.org.nz ends
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