The Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a cycling accident on the outskirts of Scone and treated a man for suspected spinal injuries. The man was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.
Monthly Missions
When emergency strikes our crews are ready to respond 24-7 across Northern NSW.
October 2021
SELECT month
Mission numbers
Pre-Hospital Emergency
Inter-Hospital Transfers
Search and Rescue
153Total missions
type of mission
55
Medical conditions
26
Motor vehicle
18
Motorcycle
11
Falls
8
Sporting
35
Other
Operational bases
Belmont
67
Tamworth
48
The Dubbo based Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to an accident at Peak Hill, southwest of Dubbo. Crews treated and stabilised two occupants of the car alongside other Emergency Services and them to Westmead and Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Lismore
38
Tasked to Fernvale where a woman sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. She was treated for leg injuries and flown to Gold Coast University Hospital.