26 Jun 2018

Man winched out by helicopter following forestry accident

3:43 pm on 26 June 2018

A man has been taken by helicopter to Dunedin Hospital following a forestry accident at Hampden in North Otago.

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Photo: Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

St John was notified at 12.30 this afternoon.

A spokesperson confirmed the 65-year-old man had moderate injuries but could not say how he was injured or what his injuries are.

A helicopter and ambulance crew was sent to the scene, on Duncan Road.