The Northern Express Herald
Patient critically injured after fall at Waikino waterfall in Waikato
One person was transported to hospital via helicopter after slipping at a waterfall. File photo / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters
A patient has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after falling down a Waikato waterfall.
Police said they were alerted to the Waitawheta Rd accident in Waikino about 2.30pm after the person reportedly slipped.
“Police are supporting the emergency effort,” a spokesperson told the Herald.
Hato Hone St John said crews assessed one patient in a critical condition. Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters flew the patient to Auckland City Hospital.