Westpac helicopter to the rescue

The rescue helicopter in Wyong

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Critical Care Medical Team were called to the Central Coast twice over the past week to take seriously injured patients to John Hunter Hospital.

A man fell from a height at a Lake Haven residence and sustained serious injuries.

Local Paramedics commenced treatment on the patient before being joined by the Westpac Helicopter team and then flown to hospital.

In another incident a woman was dragged underneath a trailer at Wyong and suffered asphalt burns, pelvic and leg injuries.

She was stabilised by Paramedics on the ground before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

Source: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Nov 8, 2022