The Life Flight Trust transports 2 tourists from car accident

At 1.30pm this afternoon the Life Flight Trust responded to a motor
vehicle accident on SH1 approximately 20km north of Kekerengu in the
South Island. Life Flight responded with a Wellington Free Paramedic on
board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Two occupants of one car were lucky to escape with moderate to minor
injuries after their vehicle left the road and rolled end over end
twice. It is believed that the car was travelling at approximately
100kph when it left the road.

Both occupants, tourists who have been travelling in New Zealand for
approximately 2 months, were taken to Wellington Hospital Emergency
Department for further assessment and treatment.

The Life Flight Trust is a charity providing air rescue and air
ambulance services. It operates the Wellington based Westpac Rescue
Helicopter and a national air ambulance service. It relies on support
from the public and sponsorship from partners such as Westpac to provide
these services. Further information can be obtained from
www.lifeflight.org.nz