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Quad Bike Accident on Tangimoana Beach
Quad Bike Accident on Tangimoana Beach
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched just after 7.30 pm on Monday 6 November, to Tangimoana Beach, approximately 2km south of the Rangitikei River mouth, to a scene of a quad bike accident. The Tangimoana Volunteer Fire Brigade were also in attendance.
A 13-year-female had been riding on the beach when she hit a large piece of driftwood, sustaining serious head, and chest injuries. The girl was stablised at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Palmerston North Hospital for treatment.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) 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. 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 rescue.org.nz
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