Man airlifted in critical condition after quad bike crash in Melaleuca
The RAC rescue helicopter airlifted him to Royal Perth Hospital after the crash near Tick Road.
A quad bike rider in his 20s crashed in Melaleuca on Saturday. The RAC rescue helicopter airlifted him to Royal Perth Hospital.
The helicopter landed near Tick Road around 10am. The helicopter took the injured man to hospital by 11:30am.
The crash happened about 45 kilometres north of Perth in the outer suburbs. Emergency services said the rider was believed to be in critical condition.
- 20s
- Rider age
- 45 kilometres north
- Distance from Perth
- around 10am
- Helicopter arrival
- around 11:30am
- Hospital arrival
Why it mattersCritical quad bike injuries need urgent helicopter rescue. This shows the serious risks of off-road recreational riding.
AustraliaThe incident adds to Western Australia's dangerous driving weekend, emphasizing risks from quad bikes in rural areas.
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