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Woman airlifted to Rocky Hospital after quad bike crash
Frazer Pearce
22nd Dec 2019 3:28 PM
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A WOMAN in her 40s was airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital yesterday after rolling her quad bike in an accident on a property 55km west of Rockhampton.
The Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service flew to the crash scene at 5.50pm Saturday with a Critical Care Paramedic and doctor on-board to treat the patient for head and arm injuries.
The 42-year-old woman came off her quad bike and was unconscious and bleeding from her nose with emergency crews arrived.
Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service lands at the scene of a quad bike accident west of Rockhampton with a Critical Care Paramedic and doctor to attend to the woman's injuries.
The woman eventually came to and reported arm and wrist pain.
She was not wearing a helmet or protective gear.
They attended stabilised the patient before flying her to Rockhampton for further treatment.
The patient was stable throughout the flight.
