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Aircraft departs with injured crew from the Jwong Woo 2

Maritime New Zealand

Friday 13 January 2012, 5:52PM

By Maritime New Zealand

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CHRISTCHURCH

A United States Airforce (USAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft departed McMurdo station at 12.35pm today (NZDT) with the 7 injured crew on board. Three of the men are seriously injured.

  • The aircraft’s ETA in Christchurch is 8.45pm this evening (NZDT).
  • The injured crew will be taken to Christchurch hospital on arrival for assessment and further treatment as required.
  • Note that photos and video are not available. The USAF advise there will be no media access or interviews when the aircraft lands in Christchurch.
  • RCCNZ’s role in the incident will come to an end once the aircraft lands in Christchurch