The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter crew has airlifted a teenager to hospital, after she was involved in a horse-riding incident in the Banana Shire, yesterday afternoon.
It’s believed the teen fell off the horse at a private property, causing her to suffer suspected head and neck injuries.
The rescue chopper was called into action at approximately 5:30pm.
The LifeFlight SGAS helicopter pilots landed the aircraft near the scene of the incident, where the aeromedical crew met with local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics to treat the patient.
She was flown to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a stable condition.
Tasked by Queensland Health, the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter and crew performed this mission as part of the SGAS partners’ commitment to assisting in providing the south west region and beyond, with community aeromedical coverage, by donating 150 flying hours each year.
With aircraft based in Roma and Toowoomba, the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter service is fully funded by the four SGAS partners.
