Critically injured man flown from car accident near Masterton

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called today 29th Aug 09 at 3:45pm to
a motor vehicle accident near Mauriceville in the Wairarapa.

The helicopter responded with two Wellington Free Paramedics onboard.

On our arrival we found Wairarapa Ambulance and fire brigade staff
treating a critically injured patient.

The patient was the driver of the vehicle, a 50yr old male from
Masterton.

He is suffering from serious head injuries.

The passenger of the vehicle suffered no injuries from the crash.

The patient was flown to the Palmerston North Hospital Emergency
Department where he is being treated for his head injuries.