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Snowboarder Injured in Collision

The Palmerston North based Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Turoa Ski Field at around 11:30 this morning [9 October] after an 18 year old snowboarder was injured after colliding with another snowboarder. He suffered head injuries and was stabilised by Turoa medical staff and St John paramedics before being airlifted to Wanganui for further treatment. The helicopter was dispatched due to the nature of the injuries and the distance involved.

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 contributions. The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter service has been made possible through the generosity of 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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