Teenage girl airlifted after motorcycle crash near Scone
A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle accident near Scone on September 13.
A teenage girl was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after a motorcycle accident on a property north of Scone on Sunday, September 13 at about 10:30am. Paramedics called a Westpac Rescue Helicopter to help with the crash.
The helicopter's critical care team treated the teenager at the scene. Her injuries were so serious she needed helicopter evacuation from the property in the Upper Hunter region.
The crew and paramedics worked quickly to help her during the rescue.
- 10:30am Sunday, September 13
- Time
- Property north of Scone, Upper Hunter
- Location
- John Hunter Hospital
- Hospital
Why it mattersHelicopter evacuation helps people with serious injuries in rural areas. It shows how people in remote places can get fast access to hospital care.
AustraliaRural motorcycle accidents remain a significant safety concern in regional NSW, with remote locations relying on helicopter rescue services for timely hospital access.
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