Media Releases
Garden fall onto rocks leaves man critical (Heathcote)
A fall onto rocks while gardening left a man with critical head injuries in Sydney’s south today. more
Wetherill Park man flown from Appin Road crash
A man was flown to hospital by CareFlight after his car and a truck collided in poor weather on the Appin Road, west of Wollongong, tonight. more
Man falls through roof at Arcadia
An elderly man sustained multiple injuries when he fell through a roof at Arcadia, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
North Rocks pool leaves boy serious
A boy is in a serious condition after he was rescued from a backyard pool at North Rocks, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Moruya man's close escape when trampled by bull at Picton
A young man had a lucky escape from death when he was trampled by a bull at Picton, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Another toddler cheats death in backyard pool (Dural)
A young girl escaped drowning in a backyard pool on a rural property at Dural, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Fall leaves young girl unconscious at shops (Menai)
A fall on a roadway while on a shopping outing with her grandmother left a young girl briefly unconscious at Menai in Sydney's south today. more
Girl cheats death in backyard pool (Glenhaven)
A young girl became the second child to cheat death in a Sydney suburban swimming pool today. more
Four year old escapes pool drowning (Camden)
Quick action by pool staff prevented a young boy from becoming another drowning statistic at Camden, in Sydney’s south west, this morning. more
Two young men escape drowning at Chipping Norton Lakes
Two young men escaped drowning as they sought to escape Sydney’s summer heat at Chipping Norton Lakes, in Sydney’s south-west, tonight. more
Hot tea spill scalds toddler (Hornsby)
A toddler has suffered scald burns from a hot cup of tea at Hornsby, in Sydney’s north, this morning. more
Backyard pool toddler critical (Galston)
A toddler pulled from a family pool at Galston, in Sydney’s north, was flown by CareFlight to the Westmead Children’s Hospital in a critical condition late today. more
Unit window fall leaves young child with head injuries (Central Coast)
A four metre fall from an apartment block first floor window left a young boy with serious head injuries at The Entrance, on the NSW Central Coast, today. more
Ko'd biker flown from crash into creek (Somersby)
A bike rider was left unconscious with multiple injuries when he crashed from his machine at Somersby, west of Gosford on the Central Coast, today. more
Search finds stranded fishos (Darwin)
An aerial sesarch today located two stranded fishermen 85 km south-west of Darwin. more
Woman trapped 90 minutes at Kemps Creek crash
Medical teams treated a woman as rescue officers worked for 90 minbutes to free her from the wreckage of her car at Kemps Creek today. more
Man trapped in Kemps Creek crash
A man and a woman were injured in a two-car crash which blocked traffic at Kemps Creek this afternoon. more
Wollongong bicyle rider flown from park crash
A Wollongong man suffering multiple injuries was flown to hospital after he crashed from his bicycle while riding through the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, today. more
Fatal winching incident on 24 December
On Christmas Eve, 24 December, our colleagues from the NSW Ambulance Service experienced a tragic fatal incident during a last light winch extrication in the Southern Highlands. more
Medical team unable to reach derailed freight train (Katherine)
Poor weather which contributed to the derailment also prevented Darwin’s CareFlight helicopter from reaching a freight train which was derailed by floods between Katherine and Pine Creek in the Northern Territory this morning. more
Medical team flying to freight train flood derailment (Katherine)
Darwin’s CareFlight helicopter is flying to where a freight train has been derailed by floods between Katherine and Pine Creek in the Northern Territory this morning. more
Stairs fall leaves woman critical (Kenthurst)
A fall down stairs at her home has left an elderly woman with critical head injuries at Kenthurst, in Sydney’s north-west, late today. more
Fall from ladder leaves man critical (St Marys)
A fall from a ladder while undertaking pre-Christmas house cleaning left an elderly man with critical injuries at St Marys, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Paddock surfing man breaks leg (Galston)
A late afternoon of paddock surfing left a young man with a fractured leg at Galston in Sydney’s north today. more
Ladder fall man flown to hospital (Tumbi Umbi)
A fall from the ladder he was using to climb into the ceiling of his Central Coast home left a man with head and shoulder injuries on the Central Coast today. more
Trauma team treats quad bike crash boy (Lower Portland)
An injured boy was flown to hospital after he crashed while riding a quad bike on a property at Lower Portland, beside the Hawkesbury River west of Wisemans Ferry, north of Sydney today. more
Two trapped at crash (Yarramundi)
Two men were trapped and another two people injured in a two-vehicle crash at Yarramundi, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Bundeena roof fall man airlifted
A man was flown to hospital by CareFlight after a fall from the roof of his home at Bundeena, on the edge of Royal National Park in Sydney’s south, today. more
Tree falls on man mowing lawn (Oakville)
A man suffered serious head injuries when a tree fell on him as he was moving his lawn at Oakville, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Crash into pole ko's driver (Doonside)
Rescue officers took 40 minutes to free the driver of a car as medical teams worked to stabilise him in his car at Doonside today. more
Ko'd tackle boy flown from Frenchs Forest
A boy was left initially unconscious after a tackle while playing an informal game of football after school at Frenchs Forest, in Sydney’s north, today. more
Petrol fire burns man flown from Patonga
A man suffering burns to his upper body has been flown by CareFlight from the Central Coast to hospital today. more
Toddler's pool escape (Kurrajong Heights)
A toddler is being flown to hospital by CareFlight after a lucky escape from a backyard pool a Kurrajong Heights, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Ladder fall injures Castle Hill man
A man suffered multiple injuries when he fell from a ladder while climbing to the roof of his Castle Hill home late today. more
Emergency roadside surgery on elderly man trapped in truck (Wallacia)
A CareFlight doctor performed emergency surgery on a man as Fire & Rescue officers worked to free him from the wreckage of the truck he was driving at Wallacia, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Doctors issue window fall warning
Concerned with a spiralling number of preventable injuries and deaths of young children falling from unit and house windows, as summer approaches CareFlight doctors have issued a timely warning to parents. more
Trauma team flies to balcony stairs fall girl (Smithfield)
For the second time in just four days a CareFlight trauma team has flown to treat a young child’s head injury following a fall on a balcony. more
Kiama woman trapped in Picton Road crash
A Kiama woman suffered chest and leg injuries in a two-car crash on Picton Road at Cateract, west of Wollongong, today. more
Balcony fall boy flown from Umina Beach
A young boy suffered head injuries when he plunged three metres to the ground from a balcony at Umina Beach, on the NSW Central Coast, today. more
Blue mountains crash leaves man critical (Warrimoo)
A two-car crash in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney left two men injured, one critically, this afternoon. more
Scald burns toddler flown from Colo Vale
The quick first aid applied by her mum earned praise by the CareFlight doctor who flew a scalded toddler to hospital from Colo Vale, on the Southern Highlands, today. more
Doctors team to treat trapped woman (Terry Hills)
CareFlight doctors teamed with ambulance paramedics to treat a woman who was left unconscious and trapped in a two-vehicle crash on at Terry Hills in Sydney’s north today. more
Trauma team treats trampoline tumble boy (Sutherland)
A boy was left semi-conscious suffering severe concussion when he tumbled off a trampoline at Sutherland late today. more
Carlingford woman's wake board fall spill flight (Cattai)
A wake boarding spill while cooling off on the Hawkesbury River left a woman with a neck injury at Cattai, in Sydney’s north west, today. more
Fall scout's flight from Cataract camp
An injured teenage scout was flown to hospital by CareFlight following a fall at the Cateract camp, west of Wollongong, today. more
Crash into tree traps truck driver (Bella Vista)
A truck driver suffered serious leg injuries in a crash which trapped him at Bella Vista, in Sydney’s north-west, this morning. more
Girl struck by car outside school (Bidwill)
A young girl suffered multiple injuries when struck by a car outside Bidwill Public School today. more
Creek bike crash injures Miranda rider
A man suffered head injuries which left him semi-conscious when he crashed on a corner while taking part in a motor bike ride at Eastern Creek, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Bush injury man flown from ferry
Ambulance paramedics and a CareFlight trauma team combined to treat a man who was injured while clearing bush at St Albans, in Sydney’s outer north-west, today. more
Water spill lands skiier in hospital (Ebenezer)
A boy’s spectacular crash on the Hawkesbury River while practicing for the Bridge-to-Bridge water ski race landed him in hospital today. more
Crash leaves rider ko'd at Berowra Waters
A motor bike rider was left initially inconscious when he crashed while riding on the road to Berowra Waters today. more
Two women hurt in Kenthurst car crash
Two women were injured, one seriously, in a car crash at Kenthurst today. more
Three vehicle crash leaves truck driver trapped (Marsden Park)
A three-vehicle crash on a busy road left the driver of a truck trapped in the crushed cabin of his rig for half an hour at Marsden Park, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Crash leaves biker unconscious (Bringelly)
A motor bike rider suffered severe head injuries when he crashed at Bringilly, in Sydney’s south-west, late today. more
4WD crash leaves driver injured (Central Mangrove)
A CareFlight trauma team flew their second Central Coast response today to treat the driver of a 4WD which left the road and hit a tree at Central Mangrove. more
Medisim brings training to emergency volunteers in Bathurst
A medical simulation training course at Bathurst for emergency service volunteers will mark CareFlight’s 25-year link with the Central West. more
Newcastle biker flown from Central Coast crash
A Newcastle couple are being treated in a Sydney hospital after crashing from their motor bike on the Old Pacific Highway on the Central Coast today. more
Trauma team treats trapped man (Merrylands)
A man suffered critical head injuries when he swerved to avoid another car then hit a power pole and a fence at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Orange to host CareFlight's Medisim opening
Improved treatment of injured children and adults across regional and rural communities will follow from the formal launch of CareFlight’s MediSim program in Orange on Wednesday 16 November more
Toddler's lucky escape from driveway knockdown (Seven Hills)
A toddler had a lucky escape when she was knocked down by a 4WD in the driveway of her home at Seven Hills, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Flight for girl follows reaction to bite (The Basin)
A family outing at an isolated beach on Pittwater, in Sydney’s north, ended with an airlift to hospital for a toddler who reacted badly to a bite today. more
Burns boy transported from church (Hoxton Park)
A young boy suffered serious scald burns when he accidently tipped boiling water on his legs while his family was attending church at Hoxton Park, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Man dies in Tempe crash
The driver of a car died despite efforts by trauma teams following a crash with a truck on the Princes Highway at Tempe, in Sydney’s south, today. more
Trauma team treats tanker crash woman (Sydney Harbour Bridge)
A woman suffered critical head injuries when her car and a petrol tanker collided on the Sydney Harbour Bridge today. more
Calling golfers for an Annual Wenty Falls Charity Day
A chance to play on the acclaimed Wentworth Falls Country Club course while raising funds to support CareFlight makes this month’s annual Wenty Falls Charity Golf Day a great experience. more
Woman trapped in Bonnyrigg crash
Emergency services combined to treat and free a woman who was trapped when her car ran off the road and hit power and light poles at Bonnyrigg, in Sydney’s south-west, this evening. more
Trauma teams attending three-car crash (Middle Dural)
CareFlight has landed beside Old Northern Road at Middle Dural, in Sydney’s north west, at the scene of a three-car crash. more
CareFlight welcomes fundraising reporting reform
CareFlight welcomes the announcement of a new national fundraising body, the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). more
Trauma team flies to fall woman (Luddenham)
A fall as she tripped while she was stepping from her car left a woman semi-conscious outside a butcher’s shop at Luddenham, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Calling golfers for an annual Wisemans Ferry experience
There’s nothing else like the annual Wisemans Ferry Polcie & Citizens charity auction and golf day – where the golf itself is just part of the experience. more
Car seat protects young boy in Central Coast car crash
A properly installed car seat helped protect a young boy from serious injury when two vehicles collided at Long Jetty, south fo Newcastle on the NSW Central Coast, today. more
Quick action by workmates helps save man at Maldon
Quick action by workmates helped a man survive an apparent heart attack at Maldon, in Sydney’s outer south-west, today. more
Central coast man falls 6m from Avoca house roof
A man suffered multiple injuries when he fell six metres from the roof of the house he was cleaning at Avoca Beach late today. more
Mortdale woman struck by car at Peakhurst
A woman suffered head injuries when attempting to cross a busy street near her workplace at Peakhurst today. more
Roof fall woman crawls to phone for help (Guildford)
A woman trying to prune trees suffered multiple injuries when she fell from her garage roof at Guildford, in Sydney’s west, this evening. more
Teenage girl hit by car at Stanhope Gardens
A teenage girl is recovering in hospital after she was hit by a car while crossing a busy road at Stanhope Gardens, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Medisim brings training to rural volunteers in Parkes
A medical simulation training course at Parkes for emergency service volunteers will mark CareFlight’s 25-year link with the Central West. more
25,000 patients celebrate CareFlight's 25 years
Almost 25,000 child and adult patients treated and transported by CareFlight clinical teams is the legacy as the national aeromedical charity marks its 25th anniversary. more
Medisim brings training to rural volunteers in Forbes
A medical simulation training course at Forbes for emergency service volunteers will mark CareFlight’s 25-year link with the Central West. more
Passenger trapped in car at St Marys crash
A passenger trapped for 40 minutes was one of five people injured when two cars collided at St Marys in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Scalded baby flown to Sydney from Blue Mountains
A baby girl suffering scald burns to her legs was flown to hospital by CareFlight from the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, today. more
Bike rider, pedestrian injured on Mona Vale Road (Pymble)
A pedestrian and a motor bike rider suffered multiple injuries in a collision on busy Mona Vale Road at Pymble this afternoon. more
Central coast cyclist critically injured
A cyclist has been critically injured in a collision with a car on the Central Coast this afternoon. more
"Road test" Horse fall leaves woman rider unconscious (Denham Court)
A fall from the horse she was looking to buy left a woman uncouscious at Denham Court, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Teen trapped as truck and car collide (Rooty Hill)
A teenager was trapped for an hour after a car and a semi-trailer collided at Rooty Hill, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Darwin's CareFlight helicopter rescues fishermen
Two fishermen from Darwin were rescued on Sunday afternoon after their fishing boat ran aground north of Bathurst Island. more
Five hospitalised after Woy Woy multi-vehicle collision
A multi-vehicle collision in Woy Woy resulted in five people being hospitalised today. The accident occured on Woy Woy Road near Staples Lookout just after 1pm, when two cars and a motorbike collided. more
Toddler's lucky escape from balcony fall (Berkeley Vale)
A toddler had a lucky escape from serious injury when he fell from a balcony at his Central Coast home in Berkeley Vale today. more
Horse fall injures girl (Blaxlands Ridge)
A girl’s riding lesson ended with a CareFlight flight to hospital from Blaxlands Ridge, on Sydney’s outer north-west, late today. more
Motocross fall injures Menangle boy
A teenage boy was flown to hospital after misjudging a jump at the Oakdale motocross track, west of Camden, in Sydney’s south-west today. more
Truck crash leaves driver seriously injured (Canterbury)
A two-truck crash left the driver of the smaller vehicle with multiple injuries at Canterbury, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Head bump boy flown from Colo Vale School
A boy suffering a head injury was flown to hospital from a Southern Highlands school this morning. more
Toddler's lucky escape under car (Bonnyrigg Heights)
A toddler had a lucky escape when he was struck by a car reversing down the driveway during a birthday party in his honour at Bonnyrigg Heights today. more
Trauma teams attend 2-car crash at Llandilo
Ambulance and CareFlight teams rushed to a two-vehicle crash at Llandilo which left six people injured this afternoon. more
Driver trapped as car hits pole (Werrington)
The driver of a small car was left unconscious and trapped when his sedan left the road and hit a power pole at Werrington, in Sydney’s west, tonight. more
Menangle biker crashes at Oakdale
A Menangle boy was flown to hospital after he crashed while contesting a dirt bike race at Oakdale, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
1927 air cooled Franklin setting off to circle Australia
In a test of both man and machine, two dedicated enthusiasts head out from Sydney on Saturday (Eds: 6 Aug) in an attempt to circumnavigate the Australian continent in their 84-year-old car. more
Kincumber teen trapped in his car
A Central Coast teenager was trapped in his car after it hit a barrier and then collided with a parked car at Kincumber tonight. more
Young man crushed under his car (Dharruk)
A young man suffered chest injuries when crushed under his car at Dharruk, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Critical head injury man flown from Mangrove Mountain crash
A CareFlight trauma team performed emergency roadside surgery on an elderly motorist who suffered crtical injuries in a Central Coast hinterland crash today. more
Roof fall man's multiple injuries (Mittagong)
A man suffered multiple injuries when he fell from the roof of his Southern Highlands home while fixing his television aerial late today. more
Young girl's lucky escape from window fall (Casula)
A young girl had a lucky escape from serious injury when she fell from a second floor window at a unit at Casula, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Teen biker's airlift from raceway (Castlereagh)
A teenage dirt biker suffered multiple injuries when hit by another racer during a competition at the Nepean Raceway at Castlereagh in Sydney’s west late today. more
Crash injures go karter (Eastern Creek)
A man escaped with only possible back injuries when he lost control of the high performance go kart he was racing at Eastern Creek today. more
WA teen hit by car in Sydney (Parklea)
A West Australian boy was injured when he was hit by a car while crossing a busy road in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Teen crushed against wall by car (Cambridge Gardens)
A teenage boy suffered serious injuries when crushed against a wall by a car at Cambridge Gardens, near Penrith in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
MediSim training marks 25 year link with Lithgow
A medical simulation training course for emergency service volunteers will mark CareFlight’s 25-year link with Lithgow. more
Girl kicked in head by horse (Camden)
A young girl is being flown to hospital after she was left semi-conscious when kicked in the head by a horse at Camden, in Sydney’s south-west, late today. more
Spill lands Newcastle bike racer in hospital (Eastern Creek)
A motor bike crash on the Eastern Creek circuit in Sydney’s west landed a Newcastle man in hospital this afternoon. more
RL tackle boy flown from Robertson
A boy suffering neck pain after a rugby league tackle was flown by CareFlight to hospital from Robertson, on the Southern Highlands, today. more
Teen passenger trapped at Guildford crash
A teenage passenger of a small sedan was trapped for almost an hour after the car driven by his father collided with a truck at Guildford, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Trauma team treats trapped woman (Kirrawee)
A woman suffered multiple injuries when she was trapped in her car which was involved in a three-vehicle crash at Kirrawee, in Sydney’s south, this afternoon. more
Rescue helicopter responds to kakadu walking injury
The Top End rescue helicopter operated by CareFlight was tasked this afternoon to Koolpin Gorge in Kakadu National Park, following early reports that a walking party of 13 people struck trouble when a 66 year old member of the group broke her leg near the gorge. more
Righted car woman escapes with chest injuries (Fairfield)
A woman escaped with only chest injuries when the car she was driving collided with another and ended up on its roof at the busy western Sydney intersection of The Boulevarde and Polding Street at Fairfield today. more
Man hit by B-double truck at Ramsgate
A man hit by a B-double truck at Ramsgate, in Sydney’s south, suffered multiple injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital today. more
CareFlight proud to be awarded Top End Aeromedical Contract
The Chairman of CareFlight, Dr Andrew Refshauge, today welcomed the announcement by NT Health Minister Kon Vatskalis that CareFlight will operate the Top End Aeromedical service for the next 10 years. more
Night air search of Lake Macquarie called off
A night air search has not been able to find a person believed to be missing from a fishing boat which capsized on Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle, in bad weather tonight. more
Ko'd tackle boy flown to hospital (Beverley Hills)
A schoolboy was left briefly unconscious when he was allegedly spear tackled during a school rugby league game played at Beverly Hills, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Spill leaves trail biker critical (Luddenham)
A trail biker suffered critical head injuries in a spill at Luddenham, in Sydney’s west, today. more
2yo boy airlifted after hit by car (Katoomba)
A boy is recovering from head injuries after being hit by a car at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, today. more
Man rescued from sinking fishing boat 120km north-east of Darwin
A man was rescued from his sinking fishing boat by Darwin’s CareFlight 120 km north east of the Northern Territory capital today. more
Horsefall injures woman at Maraylya
A woman was left with neck pain when she fell from her horse then it rolled on her at Maraylya, in Sydney’s outer north-west, this afternoon. more
Fall through skylight injures young man (Chain Valley Bay)
A young man suffered head injuries when he fell through a skylight while helping his father on the roof of the family home at Chain Valley Bay, on the NSW Central Cost, today. more
Trauma team treats trapped Orange man (Lithgow)
A man from Orange, in the State’s Central West, was airlifted to hospital in Sydney after he was trapped in the wreckage of his car near Lithgow tonight. more
Trauma team treats trapped man (Kareela)
A CareFlight trauma team worked with emergency services to treat a man who was trapped for an hour in the wreckage of the car he was driving at Kareela, in Sydney’s south, shortly before 5.30 pm today. more
Skydiver's jump lands at Liverpool Hospital
A Bardwell Park parachutist’s awkward landing at the Wilton skydiving centre, south-west of Sydney, ended with a CareFlight arrival at Liverpool Hospital this afternoon. more
Crash leaves woman with head injury (Dharruk)
A woman was left briefly unconscious when her car crashed over a median strip and into a pole at Dharruk in Sydney’s west today. more
Rugby, polo spinal injury flights for teens (Richmond and Bowral)
Two teenagers suffered spinal injuries in separate sporting events to the north-west and south-west of Sydney at Richmond and Bowral today. more
Boy cyclist ko'd in collision with car (Lurnea)
A young helmetless bicycle rider was left unconscious with a head injury when he collided with a car near his home at Lurnea, near Liverpool in Sydney’s south-west, at dusk today. more
CareFlight needs volunteers for MAYday fundraiser (Friday May 27th)
Aeromedical charity CareFlight is seeking coffee lovers to volunteer for a fundraising initiative on Friday morning 27 May. more
Head injury man flown from Avoca
An elderly man suffering a critical head injury was flown by CareFlight from Avoca, on the Central Coast, to hospital in Sydney late this afternoon. more
Boy breaks leg at skate park (Helensburgh)
A collision at the town’s skate park left a boy with a fractured leg at Helensburgh, in Wollongong’s north, late today. more
Allambie Heights man crashes at St Albans race
An Allambie Heights man was flown to hospital suffering multiple injuries after he crashed during a mountain bike race at St Albans, north-west of Sydney, today. more
Toddler's flight after fall from 2nd floor balcony (Dee Why)
A toddler is being flown by CareFlight from Dee Why to hospital after falling from a second floor balcony at Dee Why, on Sydney’s northern beaches, tonight. more
Easter road, boat trauma keeps CareFlight doctors flying (Canterbury, Pheasants Nest, Spencer)
CareFlight doctors flew to separate back-to-back crashe scenes to treat trauma patients in supporting ambulance paramedics today at Canterbury, Phesants Nest and Spencer. more
Teenage scooter rider's critical injuries (Windsor)
A collision with a car tonight has left a teenage scooter rider in a critical condition with multiple injuries at Windsor, in Sydney’s north-west, on the eve of Easter. more
Balcony fall injures husband and wife (Avalon)
A husband and wife were lucky to escape with relatively minor injuries when a railing gave way and they fell eight metres from the balcony of their home at Avalon, on Sydney's northern beaches, today. more
Teenage horse fall boy flown from Calga
A teenage boy suffered back injuries when he was thrown off a horse at his home at Calga, west of Wyong on the Central Coast, late today. more
Bicycle fall girl lands on car (Carlingford)
A girl cycling without a riding helmet was lucky to escape more serious injury when she fell on and landed on a car at Carlingford, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Stranded fishing couple rescued at Adelaide River
Air and water emergency services combined to rescue a fishing couple after an outboard engine failure ended their fishing outing at the mouth of the Adelaide River overnight. more
Rider critical after falling from bike (Lidcombe)
A motor bike rider was left in a critical condition with multiple injuries after falling from his bike and hitting cars on the other side of the road at Lidcombe, in Sydney’s west today. more
Rural success for MediSim training
With each of the dozen men and women having up to 25 years of experience as emergency service volunteers, their curiosity to turn up for two nights of training was quickly replaced by enthusiastic support. more
Horse fall at The Oakes KO's Helensburgh teenager
Quick treatment to a teenager who was left unconscious after a fall from her horse was a bonus from the CareFlight trauma team’s appearance at the annual Tahmoor Community CareFlight Day in south-western Sydney today. more
Trauma team treats roof fall man (Blackheath)
A CareFlight trauma team flew to Blackheath, in the upper Blue Mountains, to treat a man who was found unconscious when he fell from a ladder today. more
Fall through roof leaves man critically injured (Macquarie Fields)
A man suffered critical head injuries when he fell through the roof of his home at Macquarie Fields, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Window fall leaves boy critical (Hornsby)
A young boy who suffered critical head injuries when he fell from the fourth floor of an apartment block at Hornsby, in Sydney’s north, is undergoing surgery in Sydney tonight. more
Trauma team airlifts hot water scald toddler (Thirlmere)
A brave little girl is recovering in hospital after accidentally spilling hot water over herself at her home in Thirlmere, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Bicycle fall leaves man critical (Woronora Heights)
A man's evening bicycle ride from his home left him with critical head injuries when he fell onto a safety railing at Woronora Heights, in Sydney's south, late today. more
Trauma team flies to injured teen (Kirrawee) and man (Caringbah)
The CareFlight rapid response critical care team today made separate flights to Sutherland Shire to treat an injured teenage girl and an elderly man. more
Touch footy clash leaves teen boy ko'd (Pyrmont)
A body clash left a teenage boy unconscious during a touch football game at inner-Sydney Pyrmont today. more
Scaffold fall leaves man unconscious (Harbord)
A two storey fall from scaffold left a building worker unconscious with critical head injuries at Harbord in Sydney’s north today. more
Jump fall leaves biker unconscious at Appin
A jump mishap left a man unconscious with multiple injuries at a motorbike track at Appin, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Smithfield plane crash
A man, a woman and a dog escaped with only scratches when a single engine Piper aircraft suffered engine problems and landed upside down on Brenan Street, Smithfield more
Fall into empty swimming pool leaves woman critical (St Ives)
A woman suffered critical head injuries when she fell into an empty swimming pool at her St Ives home, in Sydney’s north, late today. more
Ill Summerland Point girl flown to Newcastle
A seriously ill little girl was flown from Summerland Point, on Lake Macquarie, by CareFlight to Newcastle tonight. more
Woman pinned under car (Belmore)
A woman was left initially unconscious when she was pinned under a car outside the Greek Orthodox Church at Belmore, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Trauma team treats man hit by car at Seven Hills
An elderly man suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a car while crossing a busy road at Seven Hills today. more
Quad bike boy collides with 4WD (Southern Highlands)
An injured boy was flown to hospital by CareFlight after the quad bike he was riding at Southern Highlands property collided with a 4WD today. more
Toddler escapes drowning at Silverdale
A toddler had a lucky escape from drowning at his Silverdale home today. more
Engadine man out of his tree
An Engadine man suffered serious head injuries while pruning a tree at his home today. more
Go cart injury 10yo boy (Sutton Forrest)
A boy’s helmet probably saved his life when he crashed while riding an off-road go kart on his family's Southern Highlands property at Sutton Forrest late today. more
Car crash teenage flown from Windsor
A teenage Penrith girl suffering head and facial injuries was flown to hospital by CareFlight from a three-car crash at Windsor today. more
Ladder fall leaves man unconscious (Ettalong)
A Central Coast man was left initially unconscious when he fell from a ladder at his Ettalong home today. more
Toddler's backyard escape (Bonnyrigg)
A mother’s quick application of basic first aid helped her young son escape becoming a backyard pool tragedy at Bonnyrigg in Sydney’s south-west tonight. more
Tyre ko's clean up man at scout camp (Cataract)
A man was critically injured when he was hit on the head by a truck tyre being thrown onto a truck during a clean-up at the Cataract Scout Park at Cataract, south of Sydney, today. more
Woman pinned under car at Ashfield
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being pinned under a car in a street behind her home at Ashfield, in Sydney’s inner-west, tonight. more
Boy's lucky escape from brown snake bite (Wilberforce)
A boy had a lucky escape when bitten by a brown snake at his Wilberforce home, in Sydney's north-west, tonight. more
Trauma team treats unconscious man at Northmead
A CareFlight trauma team rushed to the Shell Service Station, just behind the charity's operations base, to treat a man left unconscious following a brawl tonight. more
Young boy's lucky escape from backyard pool (Lindfield)
A young boy had a lucky escape from drowning in a backyard pool at Lindfield, in Sydney’s northern suburbs, today. more
Downhill bicycle race lands teenage friends in hospital (Bowral)
A bicycle race between two teenage friends ended in hospital when they crashed at Mt Gibraltar near Bowral, in the Southern Highlands, today. more
Engadine crash leaves biker with critical head injury
A motor bike rider was left with critical head injuries when he crashed into the rear of a 4WD at Engadine, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
Three child accidents give CareFlight a busy Christmas Day
Three separate accidents involving children kept CareFlight's rapid response trauma team busy across Sydney on Christmas Day. more
2-year-old pulled from pool (Baulkham Hills)
CareFlight renews summer pool safety plea to parents… more
Kellyville crash rips Commodore in half
Two young males were injured, the driver critically, when their car left the road, hit a tree and split in half at Kellyville, in Sydney's north-west, late today. more
Young boy run over by a car at Parramatta
A young boy had a lucky escape from serious injury when he was run over by a car in Parramatta today. more
Trauma team treats young girl hit by 4WD at Wyong
A young girl was flown to hospital by CareFlight after she was struck by a 4WD at North Wyong today. more
Boy's ride ends with a flight to hospital (Berowra)
A boy’s skateboard ride ended in a fall then a CareFlight journey to hospital from Berowra, in Sydney’s north, today. more
Two-car crash leaves man, woman trapped (Mulgoa)
Two trapped drivers were treated by trauma teams who flew to the scene of a two-car crash on Northern Road at Mulgoa, in Sydney's outer west, this afternoon. more
Little girl knocked down in driveway (Riverstone)
A young girl suffered critical head injuries when she was knocked down by a utility in the driveway of her home at Riverstone, in Sydney's north-west, late today. more
Young girls' lucky bay escape (Dolls Point)
Two young girls had a lucky escape from drowning during a family outing to Dolls Point on Saturday. more
Fatal crash tears car apart (Oxley Park)
The force of a fatal crash ripped a car apart on the Great Western Highway at Oxley Park, near St Marys in Sydney's west, this afternoon. more
Teenage boy flown from fall under Alfords Point Bridge
A CareFlight trauma team landed on a beach beside the Alfords Point bridge, in Sydney's south, to treat a teenage boy who fell over and was reported to be initially unconscious this afternoon. more
Update - ride on mower tragedy boy flown to hospital (Bringelly)
A young boy remains in a serious but stable condition in the hospital intensive care unit after his leg was amputated when he was run over by a ride-on mower in a tragic accident at Bringelly, in Sydney’s south-west on Friday evening. more
Ride on mower tragedy boy flown to hospital (Bringelly)
A young boy’s leg was amputated when he was run over by a ride-on mower in a tragic accident at Bringelly, in Sydney’s south-west late today. more
CareFlight trauma team treats Central Coast bicycle crash boy (San Remo)
A Central Coast boy’s bicycle ride near his home north of Wyong ended when he was thrown onto the bonnet of a car before he crashed to the road late this afternoon. more
Trauma team treats critical bike rider (Mascot)
CareFlight trauma team has landed beside a critically injured motor bike rider at a busy intersection at Mascot, in Sydney’s south, this afternoon. more
A father's love raises $4,500 for CareFlight
Umina’s Andy Moses put aside the horror of his young son’s accident in bringing the reality of how CareFlight helps treat badly injured children and adults during a major Central Coast fundraising event. more
Trauma team treats Dural biker
A bicycle rider is recovering from multiple injuries sustained when he was hit by a car outside his home Dural yesterday. more
Scaffold fall tree lopper lands in hospital (Penrith)
A man was left initially unconscious when he fell while pruning trees at a friend’s house in South Penrith today. more
Toddler falls from unit window (Lakemba)
A toddler remains in a critical condition in hospital after she fell from a second floor window of her family’s unit at Lakemba, in Sydney’s south west, late today. more
Camden horse fall woman flown (Werombi)
A fall from the horse she was riding rendered a young woman unconscious on a property at Werombi, in Sydney’s outer south-west, today. more
Biker's charity crash ends with flight to hospital (Orangeville)
A Bankstown man’s charity ride to the Southern Highlands ended with a flight to hospital on another charity’s helicopter today. more
Calling Golfers for Wenty Falls Charity Day
Golfers from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains can tee off for a good cause at Wentworth Falls in November. more
Fall boy flown to Newcastle (Wyong)
A young boy’s four metre fall from the veranda of his family home at Wyong, on the NSW Central Coast, ended with a CareFlight airlift to hospital today. more
Umina dad's dinner tickets will save more lives
Without CareFlight’s swift treatment, three-year-old Umina boy Reuben Moses would not be alive. more
Wendy's plea for summer pool safety
From her own tragic experience, Wendy Climpson’s summer pool and water safety plea is straight from the heart. more
Calling golfers for Wisemans Charity Day
CareFlight is calling golfers from Wisemans Ferry and adjacent areas to tee off for a good cause. more
Backyard pool girl remains critical (Guildford)
A toddler remains in a critical condition after being pulled from a backyard pool at Guildford, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Six treated at two car crash (Leppington)
Six patients including a young girl were treated by emergency services following a two-vehicle crash at Bringelly, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Queensland teenager's critical injury at equestrian event (Horsley Park)
A Queensland teenage girl suffered critical injuries during an event at the International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Liverpool man's multiple injuries from Heathcote car crash
A Liverpool man suffered critical injuries when his car left the Princes Highway and crashed into a power pole at Heathcote in Sydney’s south late today. more
Topless 4WD rolls on mans head (Mataranka)
A Man in his fifties is lucky to be alive after his topless four wheel drive rolled over pinning him down by the head in the middle of the bush in Rural Mataranka this afternoon. more
Young girl impaled on metal stake (Hazelbrook)
A young girl suffered serious injuries when she was impaled on a metal stake in a shed at the rear of her family home at Hazelbrook, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, tonight. more
Onlookers steal safety strobe as CareFlight doctor works to save woman (Auburn)
Onlookers stole a safety strobe light as a CareFlight crew battled to save a critically injured woman at Auburn on the weekend. more
Driver critical from car-van-truck crash (Luddenham)
A truck driver suffered critical injuries in a three-vehicle which blocked traffic at Luddenham, in Sydney’s west, late today. more
Quick response saves stockman's life (Douglas Station)
A 17yr old stockman is lucky to be alive after he fell from his horse and crashed into a tree on Douglas Station, 150km south east of Darwin. The exact details of the accident are unclear however the injuries he sustained were life threatening and had it not been for the quick actions of all the medical teams involved he may have died. more
Baby boy escapes bath tub drowning (Wilmot)
A baby boy had a lucky escape from drowning in a bath tub at Wilmot, near St Marys in Sydney’s west, today. more
Another baby near drowns in bath tub
The CareFlight Rapid Response Critical Care team has once again responded to a report of a 7 month old baby face down on a bath tub. The incident occurred just after 10 am this morning. more
BMX crash lands boy in hospital
The CareFlight rapid response critical care team was called to a report of a 10-year-old boy who had fallen off his BMX bike and was suffering severe abdominal injuries. The incident occurred just before 4pm at the Olympic Park BMX track where the boy and his family were enjoying Sunday afternoon together.
moreWorker falls off ladder onto concrete floor
CareFlight responded to an industrial accident in Chipping Norton this afternoon. The rapid response critical care team landed in a truck repair yard next to the heavy vehicle crash repair centre, where the incident occurred, on Alfred Road just after 4:30 this afternoon. more
Woman hits tree on Central Coast road
The CareFlight rapid response critical care team responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Spring Road, Kulnura, just after 10am this morning. more
CareFlight seeks support in your Will
AeroMedical organisation CareFlight today launched their 2011 Bequest Appeal. The charity is asking the public to ensure they have a current Will which reflects their intentions and that they consider leaving a gift to CareFlight when writing or updating their Will.
moreTwo-year-old boy found face down in dam (Londonderry)
While flying back from another incident late this afternoon, the CareFlight rapid response critical care team were called to a report of a toddler in a dam. more
Man airlifted after falling in boat (Darwin)
Darwin’s CareFlight rescue helicopter was tasked by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) this afternoon to a report of a man fallen over on a boat and suffering suspected spinal injuries. more
Three-year-old boy hit by car (Umina Beach)
The CareFlight Rapid Response Critical Care Team was called to a incident involving a 3 year old boy who had been hit by the side mirror of a passing car on West Street, Umina this afternoon. more
Horse falls on show jumping rider at equestrian event
A 17 year old girl from Clarence Town in the Hunter Valley is in a serious condition in Liverpool hospital after falling from a horse and then being crushed under the animal at Camden this afternoon. Liverpool hospital after falling from a horse and then being crushed under the animal at Camden this afternoon. more
Young driver dies and teenage passenger critical
The CareFlight rapid response critical care team flew to Liverpool this evening to a report of a car crashed into a power pole at the corner of Memorial Ave and Kennedy Road. The CareFlight helicopter landed in nearby Island Park, just 200 metres from the accident. Police transported the trauma team to the incident scene. more
School boy hit by car in Berowra Heights
A 12 year old boy was treated by CareFlight today after being hit by a car outside his school in Berowra Heights. more
Boy's lifesaving flight
A 13 year old boy sustained a life threatening injury today whilst playing rugby in Moss Vale, south of Sydney. more
CareFlight treats fall man at East Balmain
A 75 year old male sustained serious head injuries today after he fell from a ladder in East Balmain. more
CareFlight treats motorcyclist at Minchinbury
A motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries after he was hit by a car in Minchinbury today. more
Boy falls from tree in Oyster Bay
A 12 year old boy was left temporarily unconscious after falling from a tree today in Oyster Bay. more
Double quad bike accident (Berkshire Park)
A 9 year old boy was left temporarily unconscious after a quad bike accident in Berkshire Park today. more
Driver trapped on Putty Road
A man was left unconscious and trapped for an hour when the car he was driving left the Putty Road and hit a tree half way between Colo and Singleton, north-west of Sydney today. more
Cyclist ko'd at Concord
A man suffered critical head injuries when he fell from the bicycle he was riding at Concord, in Sydney’s west, this morning. more
Another four cyclone stranded men rescued in the Gulf (Borroloola)
Another four men were rescued this morning after their boats were stranded by now ex-tropical cyclone Paul in the Gulf of Carpentaria in Australia’s Top End. more
Cyclone stranded fishermen rescued in Gulf (Borroloola)
Three men were rescued from their stranded boats to end a seven-day ordeal inflicted by now ex-tropical cyclone Paul in the Gulf of Carpentaria in Australia's Top End today. more
Two rescued from broken down tinnie off Melville Island (North of Darwin)
Two men were rescued by CareFlight from an isolated estuary at Melville Island, 85 km north of Darwin today. more
Car into house driver k'od at North Richmond
A driver was left trapped and unconscious when his car rolled several times then crashed into a house at North Richmond, in Sydney's north-west, tonight. more
Pedestrian hit by car at Moorebank
A man suffered multiple injuries when hit by a car as he was crossing a busy road at Moorebank, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Trailer fall leaves toddler semi-conscious (Tahmoor)
A toddler was left initially unconscious when he fell from a ride-on mower atop a trailer at a home at Tahmoor, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Four injured in three-vehicle crash at Greendale
Four people were injured, one seriously, in a three-vehicle crash on a farm road at Greendale, in Sydney’s outer south-west, late today. more
Trampoline head injury boy flown to hospital (Kariong)
A boy was airlifted to hospital by an NRMA CareFlight trauma team suffering head injuries following a trampoline mishap at his Kariong home on the Central Coast this evening. more
Playground accident unconscious boy at Ashcroft
A young boy was left briefly unconscious after a playground accident at school at Ashcroft, in Sydney’s south west, today. more
Horse fall leaves woman unconscious at Tahmoor
A young woman was left initially unconscious when thrown from the horse she was riding near Tahmoor, in the Southern Highlands, today. more
Student flown from stairs fall (Wyong)
A student was flown to hospital in Newcastle after a fall down stairs left her initially unconscious at Wyong High School, on the Central Coast, today. more
Push bike riding man injured at Mona Vale
A bicycle rider suffered multiple injuries when he crashed at Mona vale, on Sydney's northern beaches, this afternoon. more
Autumn cleanup leaves man injured in roof fall at Kenthurst
A man was injured when he plunged four metres from the roof to the ground while cleaning the gutters of his house at Kenthurst, in Sydney's north-west, today. more
Darwin search resumes for reported crash aircraft
Darwin’s CareFlight helicopter this morning has resumed the search for a light aircraft which residents reported seeing in mangroves last night. more
Crash into garbage truck traps driver (Smithfield)
Medical teams treated the driver while he remained trapped for an hour in his car which collided with a garbage truck at Smithfield, in Sydney's south-west, today. more
High speed crash Liverpool Road (Bankstown)
The NRMA CareFlight rapid response critical care medical team responded to a report of a high speed car crash just south of the ‘Meccano Set’ (Intersection of Liverpool Road and Villawood Road) near Bankstown just after 6pm this evening. more
Women injured in 4WD crash (Ambarvale)
NRMA CareFlight responded to a single car motor vehicle accident involving two people one of which was an 18yr old girl. more
Fatality in car wrapped around pole - Chester Hill
The NRMA CareFlight Rapid Response Critical Care team responded to a single car accident on Gurney Road Chester Hill just before 3:30 this afternoon. more
Rapid trauma response saves crash woman at Glenorie
The rapid response of an NRMA CareFlight trauma team, supported by emergency services, saved the life of a young woman after her car left the road and crashed into a tree at Glenorie, in Sydney's north-west, last night. more
Woman trapped in car against tree at Doonside
A woman was treated by an NRMA CareFlight doctor while she was trapped for half an hour when her car ran across a roundabout and hit a power pole at Doonside, in Sydney's west, tonight. more
3rd injury prompts CareFlight plea for kids to wear riding helmets
One teenager's life was saved by wearing his bicycle helmet last night, but two other children riding scooters without them today suffered head injuries. more
Scooter fall leaves boy Ko'd at Rockdale skate park
A boy was left initially unconscious when he fell while riding a scooter at a skate park at Rockdale, in Sydney's south, today. more
Teenage boy dragged 40m under 4WD at Canley Vale
A teenage boy suffered multiple injuries when he was knocked off his bicycle and dragged 40 metres under a 4WD at Canley Vale in Sydney's south-west tonight. more
Ko'd bicycle boy flown from Berrima
A boy was left initially unconscious when he fell from the bicycle he was riding at Berrima, in the Southern Highlands, this afternoon. more
2yo girl critical from M5 crash at Campbelltown
A toddler has suffered critical injuries in a car crash at Campbelltown in Sydney's south-west tonight. more
IPod boy walks through glass door (Palm Beach)
A boy suffered severe cuts when he walked through a plate glass door at his Palm Beach home, on Sydney's northern beaches, today.
morePutty Road crash traps elderly driver for two hours
A Baulkham Hills man was pinned inside his car for almost two hours after he crashed off the Putty Road at Colo Heights north-west of Sydney at about 1.30 pm today. more
Injured man flown from Bundeena crash
An injured Bundeena man was flown to hospital after the car he was driving crashed off the road into bush today. more
Toddler escapes pool drowning at Mt Druitt
A toddler had a lucky escape at a swimming pool at Emerton, near Mt Druitt in Sydney's west, this afternoon. more
Trauma team flies to fatal car crash at Yarramundi
A Blue Mountains woman was flown to hospital from the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash at Yarramundi, in Sydney's outer west, this afternoon. more
Bridge landing for Alfords Pt peak hour crash
A three-car crash which blocked Alfords Point bridge during the afternoon peak hour in southern Sydney allowed an NRMA CareFlight trauma team to land at the scene late today. more
Ko'd bath fall toddler flown from Mt Victoria
A toddler who was left initially unconscious when she fell while having a bath at home was flown to hospital from Mt Victoria in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney tonight. more
Toddler run over twice in Campbelltown driveway
A toddler suffered serious injuries when run over by a vehicle in the driveway of a Campbelltown home in Sydney's south-west this afternoon. more
Sister pulls her brother to safety from backyard pool (Abbotsbury)
Emergency services praised the girl who saved her young brother from drowning in a backyard pool while escaping from heatwave conditions at Abbotsbury, in Sydney's south-west, tonight. more
Pedestrian badly injured at Zetland
A man suffered multiple injuries when struck by a truck at inner-city Zetland this afternoon. more
Auto yard fall leaves man unconscious at Smithfield
A man was left unconscious when he fell four metres onto concrete at an auto parts wrecking yard at Smithfield, in Sydney's south-west, today. more
CareFlight/Pel-air medical evacuation flight - Samoa to Melbourne
A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated by Pel-Air from Apia (Western Samoa) to Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island for a planned fuel stop on Wednesday evening when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions. more
Trauma team flies to two separate toddler injuries (Killara; Avalon)
Supporting the Ambulance Service, an NRMA CareFlight rapid response trauma team flew to treat separate toddlers injured in Sydney's north today. more
CareFlight flies to fall woman (Wetherill Park)
A woman was left initially unconscious after a fall at a factory at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's south-west, today. more
CareFlight flies from Darwin to rescue ill ship captain
CareFlight's Darwin helicopter has taken off to rescue the seriously ill captain of a bulk carrier ship at sea off Australia's Top End. more
Trauma team flies to ladder fall man at Kurnell
A man suffered head injuries when he plunged 11 metres from a ladder while carrying out repairs at his Kurnell home, in Sydney's south, today. more
Intensive effort unable to revive bike rider (Eastern Creek)
An intensive effort by emergency services was unable to revive a motor bike rider who crashed at Eastern Creek, in Sydney's west, this evening. more
NT sea search finds stranded boat off Bathurst Island
A stranded fishing boat which issued a distress alert was located by CareFlight off Bathurst Island some 80 km north-west of Darwin tonight and taken in tow by police. more
Man trapped as car and bus collide (Dundas)
A man suffering head injuries was trapped in the wreckage of his car which collided with a bus at Dundas this afternoon. more
Fall ko's Hurstville woman on harbour cruise (Watsons Bay)
A woman's cruise on Sydney Harbour ended in a hospital bed and an unscheduled landing at Watsons Bay today. more
Two walk away from forced landing (Warragamba)
The two occupants of a light aircraft walked away from a "text book" forced landing near Warragamba Dam, in Sydney's far west, today. more
Boy revived after being trapped under a sheet of glass (Warrawee)
A boy remains in a critical condition in hospital after being trapped under a sheet of glass outside his Warrawee home in Sydney’s north today. more
Tractor leaves farmer with head, shoulder injuries at Macquarie Fields
A man was left unconscious with head and shoulder injuries from a tractor mishap at Macquarie Fields in Sydney’s south-west late today. more
Fall leaves toddler ko'd at Minto
A toddler was left unconscious for 20 minutes when he fell from a sofa at Minto, in Sydney’s south-west, this evening. more
Seaforth skipper ko'd on his yacht at the spit
A Seaforth man was left briefly unconscious on his yacht as he sailed into The Spit, in Sydney’s north, after a cruise with friends on Sydney Harbour today. more
CareFlight rescues ill man from ship (180km off Darwin)
An ill man was rescued from a ship at sea off Darwin and flown to hospital by CareFlight today. more
Trauma team treating unconscious fall toddler (Ingleburn)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor is working with ambulance paramedics to treat a toddler who has been left unconscious after falling from a bed at Ingleburn, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Bike crash into tree leaves postie Ko'd (Seven Hills)
An Australia Post mail delivery man was left initially unconscious when his bike hit at tree at Seven Hills in Sydney’s west late today. more
No helmet young biker's facial injuries (Heckenberg)
A boy suffered serious facial injuries when he crashed from his small motor bike at Heckenburg in Sydney’s south-west today more
Trauma team flies to Kellyville horse fall woman (Richmond)
A woman was left initially unconscious when she fell from a horse while riding at Richmond, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Trauma team treats stair fall boy (Glenwood)
A boy was left semi-conscious when he fell down a staircase at his home in Glenwood in Sydney’s north-west today. more
Biker's critical head injury at Kellyville
At the request of the Ambulance Service, an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor left the Glenwood mission and responded to a man suffering a reported critical head injury at Kellyville. more
NT distress beacon search prompts EPIRB alert (Darwin)
An extensive weekend Top End search which found a distress alert to be a false alarm has prompted a CareFlight plea for recreation boaters to switch to the new 406 MHz devices. more
Trauma team treating unconscious woman hit by ute (Hornsby)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor worked with ambulance paramedics in the back of a utility to treat a woman who suffered critical injuries at Hornsby in Sydney’s north this evening. more
Trauma team flies to fatal heli crash (Windsor Downs)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to the scene of a fatal ultralight helicopter crash at Windsor Downs, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Trauma team treats man trapped at Lidcombe
An NRMA CareFlight doctor is working with ambulance paramedics to treat a man who has been trapped in the wreckage of his car in a three-vehicle crash at Lidcombe, in Sydney’s west, tonight. more
Trauma team treats Castle Hill man hit by truck (Blacktown)
A man suffered leg and head injuries when he was struck by a truck at Blacktown in Sydney’s west this morning. more
Trauma team treats man hit by truck (Blacktown)
A man is being taken to hospital under the care of an NRMA CareFlight doctor after he was struck by a truck at Blacktown this morning. more
Trauma team flies to flying fox fall girl (Annangrove)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to Annangrove, in Sydney’s north-west, to treat a teenage girl who was knocked out when she fell from a flying fox this afternoon. more
Fall seriously injures tree trim man (Kellyville)
An elderly man suffered multiple fractured ribs when he fell while pruning a date palm at his Kellyville home, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
CareFlight rescues ill man from ship (140km north of Darwin)
A seriously ill crew member has been rescued by CareFlight from a ship north of Darwin today. more
10 yr old boy hit by car in Mt Druitt
A 10 year old boy has been hit by a car in Ropes Road Mt Druitt, in Sydney’s west this afternoon. NRMA CareFlight were notified of the incident just before 2:30pm and responded to the scene from the Westmead base. more
Motorbike rider hits brick wall (Taren Point)
A 24yr old man from Gordon has hit a brick wall at high speed whilst riding his motorcycle in an industrial area near Production Road, Taren Point in Sydney’s south east. more
Child falls down stairs (Erskineville)
A seven year old boy fell down a set of steps in a seven storey building in Erskinville late this evening. The NRMA CareFlight rapid response medical crew were notified of the incident just after 7pm. more
NRMA CAREFLIGHT - setting the record straight
CareFlight is disappointed at the misinformation being communicated about its services. more
MAA grants CareFlight a new home
A $2.2 million State Government grant has delivered CareFlight a new headquarters to co-ordinate its national network of medical, rescue helicopter and air ambulance services. more
NT chopper crash leaves passenger critical (Dundee Beach)
A passenger suffered critical injuries when a small helicopter crashed onto mudflats at a remote beach near Darwin in the Northern Territory late today. more
Two trauma doctors treat critically injured woman at fatal crash (Cecil Park)
Two NRMA CareFlight trauma doctors worked with emergency services to treat a woman who suffered multiple injuries in a triple fatal car crash at Cecil Park in Sydney’s south west today. more
Taxi crash into house leaves driver unconscious (Rooty Hill)
The driver was left unconscious and pinned inside his taxi which plunged through a brick wall and into a house at Rooty Hill, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Ermington man hit by truck (Parramatta)
An Ermington man suffered critical head injuries when struck by a cement truck in Parramatta in Sydney’s west today. more
One year old run over in driveway
A 1yr old boy has been run over in a driveway in Riverstone north west of Sydney. The child was found under the car. While bystanders moved the child and began CPR on the front lawn of the Galdstone Parade home, a call to 000 was made. more
Man thrown into service station off motorbike
A 35yr old man was thrown from his motor bike after he hit a car head on whilst riding on Heathcote Road late this afternoon. The incident happened near Newbridge Road just 5 minutes drive from Liverpool Hospital. more
Central Coast woman, man and toddler airlifted after hitting tree in car
A 33yr old Central Coast woman suffered severe head injuries after crashing her car into a tree on Sparks Road near Hue Hue Road, Warnervale this afternoon. A man in the front passenger seat and a 2 year old child in the back seat were also injured. more
NT search finds missing boat at Bathurst Island
A search for a missing fishing boat ended safely when CareFlight located the vessel at Bathurst Island, north of Darwin, this afternoon. more
Two flights to injured South Highlands boys (Moss Vale, Bowral)
A boy who suffered neck injuries in a rugby union tackle during a schoolboy game at the Southern Highlands was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight today. more
Ladder fall leaves man unconscious (Warrawee)
A man was left unconscious after he fell four metres from a ladder at the front of his home at Warrawee in Sydney’s north late today. more
Driver airlifted from sidecar crash (Oran Park)
A man was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight after crashing his sidecar bike during a race at Oran Park today. more
Trauma team treats unconscious boy hit by car (North Parramatta)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor worked with ambulance paramedics to treat a teenage boy who suffered critical head injuries when hit by a car at North Parramatta in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Building worker's critical fall at detention centre (Fairfield)
A building worker suffered critical head injuries when he fell while working on a construction site at the Fairfield Detention Centre in Sydney’s south-west this afternoon. more
Flying car wheel hits boy on head (North Ryde)
A freak accident left a 10-year-old boy with critical head injuries after he was struck by a wheel which came off a car at North Ryde in Sydney’s north-west this afternoon. more
Three car crash leaves woman with serious chest injuries (Rydalmere)
A three-car crash which caused peak-hour traffic chaos left a woman with serious chest injuries at Rydalmere in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Man critically injured under timber (Chullora)
A man suffered critical injuries when he was trapped under the sheets of timber he was starting to unload from a truck at Chullora in Sydney’s west today. more
Woman dead, two injured at car crash (Casula)
A woman has died in a car crash that left two other injured at Casula in Sydney’s south-west today. more
Trauma team treats Glenorie man at crash
An injured Glenorie man was treated by an NRMA CareFlight flying trauma team at the scene of a two-car crash near his home this morning. more
Tennis chair fall boy recovering (Mt Hunter)
A young boy is recovering in hospital after falling onto his head from a tennis umpire’s chair on a property at Mt Hunter, near Camden, in Sydney’s south-west. more
CareFlight jet flying to last critical patient in Broome (W.A.)
A CareFlight International Air Ambulance jet is flying from Perth to Broome to bring the final critical patient from yesterday’s refugee boat explosion back to hospital in Perth. more
CareFlight medical team lands at Truscott Island (W.A.)
A CareFlight International Air Ambulance jet has just landed at Truscott Island, in Western Australia’s north-west, to assist the treatment and transfer of injured people from today’s refugee boat explosion off Ashmore Reef. more
Cecil Hills youth falls from ladder (Kingsford)
A building worker suffered serious head injuries when he fell from a ladder while working behind a shop at Kingsford, in Sydney’s east, today. more
Water ride Central Coast woman's head injury (Wisemans Ferry)
A young Central Coast woman suffered severe concussion from a ski tube mishap on the Hawkesbury River near Wisemans Ferry north-west of Sydney today. more
Injured trail biker flown from Hawkesbury quarry
An injured trail bike rider was flown to hospital from a quarry near the Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland, north-west of Sydney, today.
moreTop End distress alert finds boat (Darwin)
A new-generation alert system led to the quick rescue of two Top End men when their small boat broke down at a remote fishing area near Darwin today. more
Search finds injured horse fall woman on park track (Maraylya)
A police search found an injured woman who fell from her horse on an isolated trail in Scheyville National Park at Maraylya in Sydney’s outer north-west today. more
Three car crash leaves woman with serious chest injuries (Rydalmere)
A three-car crash which caused peak-hour traffic chaos left a woman with serious chest injuries at Rydalmere in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Glenorie man's head injury as car hits tree
A Glenorie man was left unconscious with multiple injuries after his car left the road and hit a tree near his home in Sydney’s outer north-west late today. more
Top End distress alert finds boat (Darwin)
Four Top End fishermen quickly found the life-saving value of the new-generation alert system when they activated a distress beacon near Darwin late on Saturday. more
NT Distress beacon a timely alert (Darwin)
A fisherman’s distress beacon alert has turned out to be a timely false alarm in Darwin. more
Two doctors fly to treat harbour bridge crash man
Two trauma doctors from NRMA CareFlight flew to inner city to treat a man who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge late today. more
Trauma team flies to Central West's crashed biker (Oran Park)
An NRMA CareFlight flying trauma team treated a Central West rider who suffered serious injuries in a crash during bike races at Oran Park, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Car and truck crash injures woman passenger (St Marys)
A woman passenger suffered multiple injuries when a car and truck collided near the M4 at St Marys, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Bill Harrigan ready for Kokoda Trek to support CareFlight
After extra training over summer, Rugby League referee Bill Harrigan says he is now ready for his hardest physical and mental test yet … the Kokoda Track, in Papua New Guinea. more
Woman critically injured at Rockdale
An NRMA CareFlight doctor is teaming with ambulance paramedics to treat an elderly woman who has suffered critical head injuries at Rockdale this afternoon. more
Police call CareFlight to rescue man from floodwaters (Mt Wells)
A stranded man was rescued from rising floodwaters at Mt Wells after NT police called CareFlight to make a 120 km pre-dawn dash south from Darwin today. more
Trauma team flies to Bobbin Head bicycle crash
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew through low cloud and rain to treat a bicycle rider who was left unconscious after he collided with a car near Bobbin Head in Sydney’s north today. more
Third floor window fall leaves girl critical (Caringbah)
A young girl suffered critical head injuries when she fell from a third floor unit window at Caringbah in Sydney’s south this afternoon. more
Bill Harrigan takes on Kokoda to support CareFlight
The Oztag Junior State Cup being staged at Shellharbour on Saturday 22 February also will be a venue to raise funds to support a major challenge being undertaken by Oztag co-ordinator Bill Harrigan more
Ute driver freed after crash with garbage truck (Eastern Creek)
A driver had a narrow escape from death when his utility and a garbage truck collided head on at Eastern Creek in Sydney’s west this morning. more
Ute driver trapped at crash with truck (Eastern Creek)
The driver of a utility is trapped in his vehicle which collided with a garbage truck at Eastern Creek this morning. more
Mid-coast community backs CareFlight doctors
With a series of events the Mid-Coast community has raised more than $50,000 to support leading national aeromedical charity NRMA CareFlight. more
Woman injured in 8m fall from balcony (Sutherland)
A woman has suffered serious injuries in fall from the balcony of her home at Sutherland, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
Teen cliff fall boy rescued at Freshwater Beach
Updated at 3pm. Emergency services combined to rescue a teenage boy who suffered multiple injuries when he fell from a cliff at Freshwater Beach in Sydney’s north today. more
Doctor treating cliff fall boy (Freshwater Beach)
A teenage boy has suffered head and other injuries in a 20 metre fall at Freshwater Beach in Sydney’s north today. more
Drummoyne pedestrian struck by car
Ambulance paramedics and an NRMA CareFlight doctor teamed to treat a man who was struck by a car at Drummoyne, in Sydney’s inner west, this afternoon. more
Girl critical from backyard pool (Wattle Grove)
Ambulance paramedics and an NRMA CareFlight doctor teamed to revive a young girl who was pulled apparently lifeless from a back yard swimming pool at Wattle Grove, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Trauma team treats girl hit by car (Lidcombe)
An NRMA trauma doctor flew to Lidcombe, in Sydney’s west, to team with ambulance paramedics treating a young girl who was struck by a car. more
Man' s lucky escape from moving car fall (Mt Druitt)
A man escaped a fall from a moving car with relatively minor injuries at Mt Druitt, in Sydney’s west, late today. more
Three-yr-old falls onto rocks (Wattamolla Beach)
A three-year-old boy had a lucky escape when he fell over a cliff onto rocks at Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park between Sydney and Wollongong late today. more
Two men critical in head-on crash (Lucas Heights)
Two men have been badly injured while two children have escaped a head-on crash at Lucas Heights in Sydney’s south tonight. more
Toddler's lucky escape from pool (Castle Hill)
Quick action by a young boy and family friends saved the life of a toddler who fell into a backyard pool at Castle Hill, in Sydney’s north-west, late today. more
Two survivors found at aircraft crash (Scone)
An NRMA CareFlight crew has just located the two survivors of a light aircraft crash in the Upper Hunter area of NSW. more
Rescue team flying to Scone on missing aircraft search
An NRMA CareFlight rescue crew is flying to Scone, in the Upper Hunter, to search for a light aircraft reported missing overnight. more
Pedestrian critical after hit by car (Earlwood)
A man suffered critical head injuries when he was hit by a car at Earlwood in Sydney’s inner south-west today. more
Fatal car crash, man, woman injured (Woronora)
A young man and woman were left with serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash which left another man dead at Woronora late today. more
Medical team flies to 5th floor fall man (Rhodes)
A landing on small bushes allowed a man to survive a plunge from the fifth floor of an apartment block at Rhodes, in Sydney’s west, this morning. more
Kite surfer drops 20m onto land (Umina)
A kite surfer suffered head and facial injuries when a southerly buster picked him up and carried him inland from a Central Coast beach today. more
Third floor plunge leaves boy critical (Bankstown)
A five-year-old boy is in a critical condition after falling head-first from a third floor window at Bankstown this evening. more
Garage roof fall man flown from Glenmore Park
A man suffered head injuries when he fell from a ladder at his home at Glenmore Park in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Trauma teams treat weekend sporting injuries (Richmond, The Oakes)
A young Lakemba man was rendered unconscious for half an hour when struck on the head by a cricket ball during practice in the nets at Richmond today (Sun 30 Nov). more
Horse fall girl flown to Sydney (Sth Highlands)
A teenage girl is in hospital under an induced coma after being crushed by her horse while competing at a gymkhana at Sutton Forest in the Southern Highlands late today. more
Window fall unconscious boy flown from Berowra
A young boy is in hospital under an induced coma with a fractured skull after falling from a first floor window onto a concrete path at his Berowra home in Sydney’s north this evening. more
Road landing for injured bike rider (Castle Hill)
Victoria Avenue became an impromptu helipad to allow an NRMA CareFlight trauma team to treat an injured motor bike rider at Castle Hill this afternoon. more
Flights to injured children (Appin & Merrylands)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew treatment to two children who luckily escaped permanent injury in separate mishaps in Sydney’s west today. more
Medical team flies to roof fall man (Stanwell Park)
A man’s plunge from a roof landed him unconscious in hospital with a critical head injury following a mishap at Stanwell Park, north of Wollongong, late today. more
Girl's head injury prompts trauma flight (Penshurst)
A Mortdale girl suffered a head injury which prompted a trauma team flight to Penshurst Girls High School today. more
Young girl critical after crash (Windsor)
A young girl suffered critical injuries when a car and a van collided at Windsor in Sydney’s north-west this afternoon. more
Trauma team treat injured at Kurrajong Double Fatal Crash
Trauma doctors worked with ambulance paramedics to treat three patients injured at a fatal two-vehicle car crash on the Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights in Sydney’s outer north-west. more
Sutherland bike man ko'd at Five Dock crash
A Sutherland man was left unconscious with facial fractures and a head injury when he crashed from his BMX bicycle at inner west Five Dock late today. more
Heart attack man critical following bingle (Richmond)
A man who suffered a heart attack following a minor car park bingle at Richmond, in Sydney’s north-west, remains in a critical condition in hospital tonight. more
Young brothers struck on footpath after two-car crash (Castle Hill)
Two boys were struck by a car which slewed onto a footpath following a two-car crash at Castle Hill, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Baby seat protects toddler in two-car crash (Londonderry)
A baby seat protected a young boy when two cars collided at Londonderry, in Sydney’s north-west, this morning. more
Woman pedestrian suffers critical head injury (Yagoona)
A woman suffered critical head injuries when struck by a car at Yagoona, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Seven injured in three car crash (Guildford)
Seven people were injured, one child seriously, when three cars collided at Guildford, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
One man dead in light plane crash (Luddenham)
A man has died in a light aircraft crash at Luddenham in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Efforts continue to revive man rescued at Bronte
Efforts are continuing to revive a man who was rescued from the surf at the southern end of Bronte Beach, in Sydney’s east, this morning. more
Trauma team treats bike crash man (Blue Haven)
A western Sydney man was seriously injured when his mini-bike and a car collided at Blue Haven, near Doyalson on the Central Coast, late today. more
Trauma team treats bicycle crash boy (Arcadia)
A boy escaped with head and facial injuries when his bicycle collided with a car at Arcadia, in Sydney’s outer north-west, today. more
Boy trapped under bus (Homebush Bay)
A teenage boy escaped with only cuts and bruises when he and the push bike he was riding became trapped under a car at Homebush Bay, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Boy trapped under bus (Homebush Bay)
An NRMA CareFlight medical team is working with emergency services to rescue and treat a teenage boy who has been trapped under a car at Homebush Bay in Sydney’s west this afternoon. more
Crash light plane wreckage found by NRMA CareFlight
The wreckage of a light plane has been found by NRMA CareFlight on the top of a mountain in rugged terrain north-east of Scone this afternoon. more
Flight for KO'd Springwood skateboarder (Lawson)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Lawson to treat a man who was left semi-conscious from a skateboard crash in the Blue Mountains today. more
F3 crash Umina woman flown to Hospital (Ourimbah)
An injured woman was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight from the F3 at Ourimbah, on the Central Coast, following a crash which trapped her in the wreckage of her car. more
Trauma team lands at F3 car crash (Ourimbah)
Southbound traffic on the F3 has been blocked to allow emergency services to treat a woman trapped in an overturned car at the Ourimbah interchange. more
Elderly woman's critical head injury after fall (Collaroy)
An elderly woman suffered critical head injuries in a fall down stairs at her home at Collaroy on Sydney’s northern beaches today. more
Caring doctors cover the Central West
A new group of doctors has joined the experienced team of specialists who provide NRMA CareFlight’s mantle of medical care across the NSW Central West. more
Trauma team treats critical man at double fatal crash (Windsor)
An NRMA CareFlight flying trauma team stabilised a critically injured man at the scene of a double fatal head-on car crash at Windsor, in Sydney’s north-west, this morning. more
Car impact leaves pedestrian unconscious (Merrylands)
A pedestrian was left unconscious when he was hit by a car at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west, this morning. more
Camden toddler remains critical after pool drama
A toddler remains in a very critical condition after she was found in a backyard pool at Camden, in Sydney’s south-west, late today. more
Jump too high ko's Blue Mountains BMX teenager (Yarramundi)
A head-first crash to the ground left a teenager initially unconscious while mountain bike riding at a mate’s place at Yarramundi, on the edge of the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney today. more
Crash leaves no helmet biker unconscious (Yennora)
A motor bike rider who was not wearing a helmet was found unconscious on a road at Yennora, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Boy suffers head injury when hit by car (Lethbridge Park)
A boy suffered multiple injuries when hit by a car at Lethbridge Park, in Sydney’s west, late this afternoon. more
Toddler's crush injuries from driveway runover (Pennant Hills)
Emergency services have combined to rush treatment to a little girl run over by a car on a driveway at Pennant Hills, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon more
Trauma team treats toddler left critical after fall (Dee Why)
A toddler remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a top bunk at his home at Dee Why, on Sydney’s northern beaches, today. more
Inner city biker's crash flight to hospital (Wisemans Ferry)
An inner Sydney man’s weekend motor bike ride ended with a flight to hospital from east of Wisemans Ferry today. more
Hospital flight for girl after ride into barbed wire fence (Ebenezer)
A young girl suffered serious cuts to her neck when she rode a mini-motorcycle into a barbed wire fence on a farm at Ebenezer, near Windsor, in Sydney’s outer north-west this morning more
Trauma team treats two fall injured kiddies (Bowen Mountain, Beverley Hills)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew trauma care to two injured young children in Sydney today. more
Trauma team treating unconscious building worker (Newtown)
A building worker has suffered critical head injuries in a six metre fall onto concrete at a building site at Newtown, in inner Sydney, this afternoon. more
Quad bike crash boy flown to hospital (Freemans Reach)
A quad bike crash in a farm paddock left a teenage boy with head injuries at Freemans Reach, near Windsor, in Sydney’s outer north-west late today. more
Boy injured in Badgerys Creek horse fall
A boy suffered a badly fractured arm when his horse shied at a Badgerys Creek property late today. more
Three critical as car crashes into pedestrians (Penrith)
Three people have been left critically injured as a car hit pedestrians in Penrith early this afternoon. more
Trauma team treats trapped man at fatal crash (Wetherill Park)
Ambulance Rescue officers worked for more than half an hour to free a driver who was trapped in his car after a crash at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's west, which killed the driver of the other car this morning more
Teenage head injury girl being flown from Sackville
A teenage girl was left unconscious when she was hit by a car after stepping off a school bus at Sackville, in Sydney’s outer north-west, this afternoon. more
Trauma team flies to balcony fall boy (Lakemba)
Emergency services raced to a unit at Lakemba after a young boy fell from a first floor unit today. more
Trauma team treats M5 car crash man (Bexley)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor teamed with ambulance paramedics to treat a man who suffered head injuries when his car hit a wall on the M5 at Bexley, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
Jet ambulance to boost medical evacuation services in W.A. (Perth)
A new jet ambulance service launched in Perth today is now on call to provide medical evacuations to critically injured patients involved in disaster situations, such as the 2002 Bali bombings and the aftermath of the 2007 Cyclone George. more
Woman critical after falling at home (Fairfield)
A Fairfield woman was left in a critical condition after falling over on stairs and hitting her head at her home today. more
Near drowning sparks emergency alert (Lethbridge Park)
An 18-month boy remains in a critical condition after being found in a backyard pool at Lethbridge Park, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Biker injured at Pymble crash
A motor bike rider suffered serious injuries when he crashed into a road sign at Pymble, in Sydney’s north, this morning. more
Trauma team treats teen pedestrian hit by car (Bligh Park)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor has teamed with ambulance paramedics to treat a 16-year-old student hit by a car at Bligh Park, in Sydney’s west, this morning. more
Unconscious skylight fall boy flown from Galston
A young boy was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight after he was critically injured when he fell through a skylight at Galston, in Sydney’s north-west, earlier this afternoon. more
Skate boy's fall at Moore Park
A teenage skateboard rider’s fall at Moorebank, in Sydney’s south-west, sparked a flying trauma team response this afternoon. more
Marathon Blue Mountains gig boosts kids and care (Katoomba)
A marathon effort by Blue Mountains band the Remarkable Rockets has boosted support for the Westmead Children’s Hospital and NRMA CareFlight’s trauma service.
moreToddler revived after spa immersion (Holsworthy)
A toddler was revived after being found not breathing in a spa in a house at Holsworthy, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Night vision goggles aid crash aircraft search (Bundeena)
The first use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) by a non-military rescue helicopter in New South Wales helped locate wreckage, believed to be from a missing freight aircraft, off Bundeena in Sydney’s south early this morning. more
Bike riding boy injured at Appin
A 10-year-old boy is being flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight after he was seriously injured at Appin, in Sydney’s south west this afternoon. more
Severely injured car crush woman's surgery (Homebush)
A young woman is undergoing emergency surgery after her car was crushed by a bus in a collision outside the Aquatic centre at the Homebush Bay Olympic precinct today more
Blue Mountains trial for night rescue vision
Trials of new technology to assist search and rescue efforts at night will be held in the Blue Mountains, starting next week. more
Gym fall man revived at North Ryde
A man was revived after he collapsed and hit his head at a North Ryde gymnasium today. more
Woman Suffers Critical Injury in Highlands Car Crash
A Mittagong woman suffered critical injuries in a multi-car crash in the Southern Highlands this afternoon. more
Toddler revived after backyard pool near drowning (Caringbah)
A toddler remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found floating in a backyard swimming pool at Caringbah, in Sydney’s south, this afternoon. more
Injured woman flown from crash that led to nursing home evacuation (Camden)
An injured woman was flown to hospital following a car crash that caused a gas leak which sparked the partial evacuation of a nursing home at Camden, in Sydney’s outer south-west, this afternoon. more
Motor biker revived after colliding with car (Leichhardt)
The quick and expert effort of a nurse helped revive a motor bike rider who suffered critical injuries in a collision with a car at Leichhardt, in Sydney’s inner west, this evening. more
Building worker critical after fall from ladder (Rozelle)
A building worker is in a critical condition after falling from a ladder while he was painting a unit at inner city Rozelle this morning. more
Trauma team flies to unconscious schoolboy (Cecil Hills)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team went to Cecil Hills High School in Sydney’s Outer West this morning to attend to an unconscious pupil. more
Man injured when car runs into fence (Granville)
An elderly man was seriously injured when his car ran off a road and into a front fence at Granville, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Dirt biker teenagers crash at Green Point
Two teenagers were injured, one seriously, when their dirt bikes collided while riding at Green Point, east of Gosford, on the Central Coast today. more
Trauma team treating unconscious trampoline fall boy
An NRMA CareFlight flying trauma team is treating an eight-year-old boy who has been left unconscious after falling from a trampoline at Chatswood, in Sydney’s north, this morning. more
Critical care team flying to retrieve East Timorese President
A CareFlight International critical care medical team is flying from Darwin to retrieve wounded East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta. more
Trauma team's three quick Central Coast flights ...Fall man (Woy Woy); Dumped surfer(Avoca); Dirt biker (Kulnura)
NRMA CareFlight’s flying trauma team staged three quick flights to the Central Coast at the request of ambulance officers today. more
Blue Mountains woman trapped in M4 car crash (South Penrith)
A Blue Mountains woman suffered abdominal injuries when her car overturned on the M4 motorway at South Penrith in Sydney’s west today. more
Second M4 crash blocks west -bound traffic (Orchard Hills)
For the second time in an hour, traffic on the M4 motorway, in Sydney’s west, was blocked by a motor vehicle crash this morning. more
Man falls 4 metres from roof (Newport)
An injured man is about to be flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight after falling four metres from the roof of a house at Newport, on Sydney’s northern beaches, today. more
Biker critical after hitting car outside home (Auburn)
A young trail bike rider is in an unstable critical condition after slamming into a car outside his home at Auburn, in Sydney’s west, tonight. more
Passenger killed, driver injured in Condell Park crash
One man was killed and another injured when a small sedan hit a parked car then a tree at Condell Park, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Clash with bicycles ends Penrith man's early morning walk (Penrith)
Penrith man’s early morning walk ended in hospital after he was hit by several bicycles while walking along the M4 near his home in Sydney’s west this morning more
Bicycle spill earns Coast man a holiday helicopter flight (McMasters Beach)
A Central Coast man’s Australia Day thrill of riding a bicycle fast down a hill ended in a rescue helicopter ride to hospital today more
Bush Clean Up Man Survives 12 Metre Plunge (McMahons Point)
An elderly man’s Australia Day clean-up ended when he plunged down a 10 metre embankment while pruning bushes in front of his McMahon’s Point home, beside Berrys Bay on Sydney Harbour, this morning. more
Australia Day Trauma Team Lands At 'Big Day Out' For Brisbane BMX Injury Teenager (Homebush)
Crowds at the huge Big Day Out watched as an NRMA CareFlight trauma team landed beside the Olympic stadium, in Sydney’s west, to treat an injured teenager today. more
Peakhurst Man Injured In Motor Scooter Crash
A motor scooter rider suffered multiple injuries when he crashed onto the road at Peakhurst, in Sydney’s south, today. more
Trauma Team Flies To Ladder Fall Man (Beecroft)
A man suffered head injuries when he fell three meters from a ladder while cleaning the roof of his house at Beecroft in Sydney’s north-west today. more
Window Fall Boy Flown To Children's Hospital (Harrington Park)
A young boy suffered a fractured skull when he fell from an upstairs window of his home at Harrington Park, in Sydney’s south-west tonight. more
Trauma Team Treating Crashed Teen Cyclist (Castle Cove)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team is treating a teenage boy who has suffered head injuries in a crash from his bicycle at Castle Cove in Sydney’s north this afternoon. more
Man's lucky escape from moving car fall (Mt Druitt)
A man escaped a fall from a moving car with relatively minor injuries at Mt Druitt, in Sydney’s west, late today. more
Medical Team Lands At Pennant Hills Road Crash
In a second road landing this morning an NRMA CareFlight helicopter landed on Pennant Hills Road at the Beecroft Road intersection this morning at the scene of an accident between a car and motorbike. more
Medical Team Lands On M4 At Crash Site
An NRMA CareFlight helicopter landed on the busy M4 at the Cumberland Highway intersection at 11.10 this morning at the scene of an accident between a car and a truck. more
Truck Fall Man Initially Unconscious (Kemps Creek)
A fall from a delivery truck left a young man initially unconscious at a Kemps Creek school in Sydney’s west today. more
Trauma Team Flies To Branch Fall Teenager (Ermington)
A teenage boy was knocked unconscious when a branch fell on his head as he was helping his father trim a tree at Ermington, in Sydney’s west, today. more
Quad bike crash injures two (Glenorie)
On taking off from the drowning tragedy at Kenthurst, ambulance officers called the NRMA CareFlight trauma team to fly to a quad bike crash at nearby Glenorie, in Sydney’s north-west. more
Toddler drowns in backyard pool (Kenthurst)
Desperate efforts by his parents and medics were unable to revive a year-old boy who drowned in his family’s backyard pool at Kenthurst, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Girl unhurt but no helmet rider sustains fractured skull (Penrith)
A four-year-old daughter escaped without a scratch but her father was left with a fractured skull when he crashed a motor bike at Glenmore Park, near Penrith in Sydney’s west, today. more
Teenage girl recovering from backyard head injury (Castle Hill)
A teenage girl is making a remarkable recovery after suffering a serious head injury in a backyard mishap at her Castle Hill home, in Sydney’s north-west, on Saturday night. more
Bike plunge leaves man semi-conscious (Killarney Heights)
A 43-year-old bicycle rider was left semi-conscious when he crashed after a plunge down a steep incline at Killarney Heights, in Sydney's north, late today. more
Young children survive balcony fall (Greenacre)
Two young children were taken to hospital suffering head injuries after they fell from the balcony of a unit a Greenacre, in Sydney’s south west, today more
Speed boat failure leaves man unconscious (Bobbin Head)
A broken control cable left two men injured, one seriously, in their speedboat on the Hawkesbury River at Bobbin Head in Sydney’s north this afternoon. more
Trapped Man Car Crash Blocks Iron Cove Bridge (Rozelle)
Rescue and medical teams are attending a man who remains trapped in his car which hit a pylon on the Iron Cove Bridge at Rozelle, in Sydney’s inner west, this morning. more
Board Changes at NRMA CareFlight
The Board of NRMA CareFlight today appointed two new directors to help lead the community-based medical retrieval organisation in its next phase of development. more
Medical Team Lands At Heathcote Road Car Crash (Engadine)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor is working with ambulance paramedics to treat the driver of a car who remains trapped in his vehicle which crashed into a rock wall on Heathcote Road at Engadine this morning. more
Two Trapped In Heathcote Road Car Crash (Engadine) - Update
Two males were seriously injured when a car crashed into a rock wall, blocking Heathcote Road at Engadine, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
Flying Trauma Team Treats Trapped Car Crash Man (Empire Bay) - Update
Just a day after its extension to cover the State’s Central Coast, ambulance officers this evening called an NRMA CareFlight trauma team to a car crash which trapped two men at Empire Bay, east of Gosford, in the region. more
Flying Trauma Team Lands At Central Coast Car Crash (Empire Bay)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team has landed at the scene of a car crash at Empire Bay on the State’s Central Coast this evening. more
Teams Combine To Revive Heart Attack Crash Man (Pymble)
Bystanders, ambulance officers, police and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor combined to revive a man who crashed his car after suffering a heart attack at Pymble, in Sydney’s north, this evening more
Flying Trauma Team Flies Sydney Woman From F3 Crash (Jolls Bridge) Update
Three people were injured, one seriously, when their 4WD and a semi-trailer collided in wet conditions on the F3 Freeway on the NSW Central Coast this afternoon. more
Flying Trauma Team Lands At F3 Crash (Jolls Bridge)
An NRMA CareFlight flying trauma team has landed at the scene of a three-car crash on the F3 Freeway on the Central Coast this afternoon. more
Doctor Treats Window Fall Kiddie At Padstow
A two-year-old boy suffered neck and airway injuries when a window fell on his neck in a freak accident in a house at Padstow, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Flight For First Floor Balcony Fall Boy (Cecil Hills)
A two-year-old boy had to be flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight suffering head and facial after he survived a fall from the first floor balcony of his home at Cecil Hills, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Student Fall TriggersTrauma Team Flight To School (Penrith)
A fall which left a student semi-conscious triggered an NRMA CareFlight trauma team’s flight to Cranebrook High School, near Penrith, today. more
Penrith High Student Raises Over $13,000 For CareFlight
After the success of Penrith High School’s NRMA CareFlight fundraiser in 2005, student Dylan Snape is again coordinating a major program for the emergency medical helicopter retrieval charity more
Trauma Team Treating Injured Push Bike Rider (Pennant Hills)
An injured push bike rider is being treated by an NRMA CareFlight trauma team at Thornleigh, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Seriously Injured Woman Air Lifted From Dee Why
A very seriously injured woman is being treated at Royal North Shore Hospital after she was hit by a car at Dee Why, on Sydney’s northern beaches, this morning. more
Trauma Doctor Treats Injured Woman At Bottom Of Stairs (St Marys)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor treated a young woman lying semi-conscious at the bottom of stairs in her St Marys home following a “000” call to the Ambulance Service late today. more
Emergency Teams Rush To Cliff Fall Woman At Coogee
Emergency services which rushed to Coogee Beach, in Sydney’s east, were unable to revive a woman who fell 10 metres onto rocks from a headland this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies To Trapped Man (Turramurra)
Police, ambulance and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor combined to treat a man who was trapped in a car which collided with a truck at Turramurra, in Sydney’s north, this morning. more
Cyclist Dies Despite Trauma Teams Rush Flight (Pennant Hills)
A Pennant Hills motor bike rider died in hospital despite a frantic effort by NRMA CareFlight’s trauma doctor to save his life today. more
Trauma Team Treats M5 Crash Central Coast Woman (Casula)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team landed on the M5 to treat a woman who was injured in a crash between a car and a semi-trailer which blocked the motorway at Casula, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies To Unconscious Skydiving Teenager (Wilton)
A Southern Highlands teenage girl was rendered unconscious when she landed heavily while trialing a new parachute at Wilton, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flight To Steps Fall School Student (Lewisham)
A student suffered critical head injuries when he fell head-first down concrete stairs at a high school in Lewisham, in Sydney’s inner west today. more
NRMA CareFlight Helicopter Flies Bathurst Driver To Hospital
A V8 Supercar driver was airlifted to Nepean Hospital by the NRMA Careflight helicopter after crashing during a race at Mount Panorama. more
Bangor Flight To Steps Fall Woman
An injured Bangor woman was treated by an NRMA CareFlight doctor after falling down steps at her home late today. more
Doctors Fly To Eight Injured At Head-On Crash (Mt Victoria)
Eight injured patients were flown to hospitals following a head-on crash at a hairpin bend on the Great Western Highway at Mt Victoria in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney today. more
Five injured in car crash (Cranebrook)
A woman, her friend and three children were injured in a crash when their car left the road and hit a pole at Cranebrook, near Penrith in Sydney’s west, early yesterday evening (Wednesday, 26 September 2007). more
Trauma team treats head injured man (Palm Beach)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor has worked with ambulance paramedics to treat a man who suffered serious injuries in a two-car crash at Palm Beach in Sydney’s north. more
Trauma team treating unconscious 6-year-old (Lewisham)
A 6-year-old boy who was left unconscious after falling from play equipment at Lewisham, in Sydney’s west, is being treated by an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor. more
Trauma team treating trapped man (Moorebank)
A man trapped in the wreckage of his car at Moorebank, is being treated by an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor more
Trauma team treats roof fall man (Scotland Island)
Police, ambulance and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor combined to treat a man who suffered critical injuries when he fell from the roof of his home at at Scotland Island, near Pittwater, in Sydney’s north this afternoon. more
Trauma Doctor Flies to Head Injury Toddler (Peakhurst)
An NRMA Careflight trauma team flew to Peakhurst, in Sydney’s south, to treat a toddler who was found unconscious after she fell from a lounge at her grand parent’s home this morning. more
Man Survives Plunge From Fifth Floor
The NRMA CareFlight helicopter landed beside the Archibald fountain in Hyde Park at 5 pm to allow the trauma doctor and duty ambulance paramedic to reach a man who plunged five floors from a unit in adjacent Darlinghurst. more
Stairs Fall Tourist Treated At The Rocks
A tourist from Wales was found unconscious after he tumbled down stairs off Cumberland Street at The Rocks, in inner Sydney, today. more
Trauma Team Flies to Unconscious Stairs Fall Man (Coogee)
A man found unconscious at the base of steps at Coogee was revived by paramedics and a trauma doctor in Sydney’s east today. more
Man Dies After Coogee Stairs Fall
A man died in hospital on Saturday night (Sat 25 Aug) despite urgent treatment rendered by a trauma doctor and paramedics minutes after being alerted to the man’s plight at Coogee, in Sydney’s east, on Saturday. more
Rope Swing Boy Falls Onto Rocks (Illawong)
Emergency service officers used a speedboat to initially transport a teenage boy who fell head-first from a rope swing at Illawong on the Georges River, in Sydney’s south, today. more
Cliff Plunge Bicycle Boy Defies Death (Rosemeadow)
Quick action by his five BMX riding mates and support from NRMA CareFlight rescued a teenage boy who plunged down an eight metre cliff in bush at Rosemeadow, south of Campbelltown, late today. more
Trauma Team Flies To Playground Toddler (Balgowlah)
A toddler was taken to hospital under the care of an NRMA CareFlight doctor after falling from playground equipment in a park at Balgowlah, in Sydney's north, today. more
Critical Building Site Fall Man Flown to Hospital (Springwood)
A builder suffered critical injuries when he fell from a house under construction at Springwood in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, today more
Trauma Team Treats Head Injury Building Worker (Annandale)
A building worker suffered serious head injuries when he fell down steps at a home undergoing renovation at Annandale, in Sydney’s inner west, today. more
Boy Hit By Car On Busy Road At Colyton
A boy was left unconscious when he was hit by a car while crossing a busy road at Colyton, near St Marys in Sydney’s west, shortly after midday this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies to School Fall Boy (Ramsgate)
An NRMA Careflight trauma doctor flew to Ramsgate, in Sydney’s south, to help treat a young boy who fell over at school this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies to Critical Fun Run Fall Woman (Cronulla)
A woman suffered critical head injuries when she fell near the finish of the annual Sutherland to Surf fun run near Cronulla, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
K'od Schoolboy Airlifted Following Rugby Tackle (Wahroonga)
A schoolboy was airlifted to hospital suffering head and possible spinal injuries following a tackle during a rugby union game at a Wahroonga school, in Sydney’s north, today more
Trauma team Airlifts Injured St Marys Biker (Appin)
Police, ambulance and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor combined to treat a man who suffered critical injuries when he fell three metres from the roof of his home at Artarmon, in Sydney’s north, this afternoon. more
Trauma team flies to critical roof fall man (Artarmon)
Police, ambulance and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor combined to treat a man who suffered critical injuries when he fell three metres from the roof of his home at Artarmon, in Sydney’s north, this afternoon. more
Trauma team treating young boy hit by car (Seaforth)
A four-year-old boy was thrown almost five meters when hit by a car in a suburban street at Seaforth, in Sydney’s north, this afternoon. more
Trauma team lands at Chipping Norton car crash
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor worked with ambulance paramedics to treat a man who suffered serious injuries in a two-car crash at Chipping Norton, in Sydney’s south-west, this afternoon. more
Trauma team flies to two separate head injury fall kiddies (Holsworthy, Merrylands)
A trauma doctor flew to separate incidents to treat young children who suffered head injuries in falls at Holsworthy, in Sydney’s south-west, and Merrylands, in the city’s west, this afternoon. more
Hundreds complete classic ride and run for CareFlight
A record field of 869 mountain bikers, runners and walkers took part in the annual 25 km Woodford to Glenbrook Classic, raising funds for NRMA CareFlight, in the Blue Mountains on Sunday (eds: Sun 8 July) more
Trauma Doctor Helps Rescue Boy Trapped Under Bus (Bonnyrigg)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor crawled under a bus to help rescue a badly injured boy who was trapped in a crash at Bonnyrigg, in Sydney’s south-west, today. more
Trauma team treating trapped woman (Liverpool)
A woman who suffered critical injuries when she was trapped in the wreckage of her car under a truck at Liverpool in Sydney’s south-west is being treated by an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor. more
Critical child, mother flown from Kurrajong crash
A mother and one of the two children with her suffered critical injuries when their car and a truck collided on the Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong this morning more
Trauma team flies to Sydney stairs fall man (QVB)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team landed in Sydney’s Hyde Park to quickly reach a man who suffered serious head injuries in a fall at the Queen Victoria Building in central Sydney this morning more
Trauma team flies to footy practice collapse boy (Granville)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to a park at Granville, in Sydney’s west, to treat an unconscious teenage boy who collapsed at football training this afternoon. more
Medical team flies to young boy at Mona Vale park
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to a park at Mona Vale, on Sydney’s northern beaches, to treat a young boy who fell from a scooter this afternoon. more
Woman pedestrian hit by car (Strathfield)
A woman pedestrian was badly injured when she was hit by a car at Smithfield, in Sydney’s south-west, shortly after 8 am this morning. more
Trauma team transporting young girl hit by car (Penrith)
A young girl hit by a van at the International Regatta Centre near Penrith, in Sydney’s west, was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight this afternoon. more
Charity strengthens its medical service ...Miracle Survivor Helping CareFlight Save More Lives
A young student saved by NRMA CareFlight is heading the charity’s mid-year appeal to support its critical care research and education initiatives. more
Bilgola Bends crash woman flown to hospital
An injured woman was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight following a two-car crash on the Barrenjoey Road’s “Bilgola Bends” on Sydney’s northern beaches this morning. more
Injured quad bike man being flown from Southern Highlands
A man suffering back injuries from a quad bike crash is being flown to hospital in Sydney by NRMA CareFlight following a crash on a Southern Highlands property late this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies To Injured Pedestrian (Spit Junction)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to Spit Junction, on the lower north shore, to treat a pedestrian who was hit by a car on Spit Road early this afternoon. more
Serious Burns Man Flown from Wollongong
A man who suffered serious burns in a south coast house fire was flown by NRMA CareFlight to hospital in Sydney this afternoon. more
CareFlight First on Scene to Single Vehicle Rollover (Hill End)
The Central West’s NRMA CareFlight helicopter is at the scene of a single vehicle rollover, which occurred at approximately 8.30am this morning 3 kilometres East of Hill End on the Sofala Road near Bathurst. more
Ill Seaman Rescued Off Oil Tanker (Off Port Botany)
An ill seaman was rescued from an oil tanker 40kms east of Port Botany by an NRMA CareFlight medical team this morning. more
Mittagong Bicycle Injury Man Transferred to Liverpool Hospital
A Mittagong man suffered facial fractures in a riding mishap at Yerrinbool in the Southern Highlands late today. more
Trauma Team Treats Unconscious (Kings Park)
A man suffered serious head injuries when he fell some three metres at a factory at Kings Park late this afternoon. more
School Landing For Injured Student Pedestrian (Girraween)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team landed on an oval in the grounds of Girraween High School to treat a student who was hit by a car while crossing the road outside the school this afternoon. more
Injured Figtree Miner Flown From Westcliff Colliary
A miner who suffered neck injuries in an underground mishap was flown to hospital by NRMA CareFlight from the Westcliff Colliery south of Campbelltown late today. more
Social Touch Footy Game Ends With Spinal Injury (Narraweena)
A simple game of social touch football ended with a Collaroy man flown by NRMA CareFlight to the spinal injuries unit at Royal North Shore Hospital late today. more
Rugby Head Clash Boy Flown To Hospital (Enmore)
A teenage schoolboy was flown to hospital as a precaution after he suffered neck pain in a rugby union game at Newington College, Enmore in inner Sydney, this afternoon. more
Bathurst Car Smash Man Flown To Sydney
A man was flown from Bathurst to hospital in Sydney by NRMA CareFlight following a car crash near Bathurst on Friday night. more
CareFlight At Horsefall Accident (Mt Rankin)
A 33 year old woman from Dee Why has sustained possible spinal and chest injuries in a horse fall accident at Mt Rankin North West of Bathurst this afternoon. more
2nd Bathurst Mission For CareFlight
The Central West NRMA CareFlight team have been called to Bathurst for the second time today to transfer a critically ill patient from Bathurst Hospital to Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. more
Tree Pruning Fall Leaves Woman With Back Injury
A woman was flown to hospital after she fell from a ladder while helping her father prune a tree at Box Hill, in Sydney’s north-west, this afternoon. more
Mountain Biker's Downhill Crash (Maroota)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor worked with ambulance paramedics to treat a mountain biker who crashed while racing downhill at a bush track at South Maroota, beside the Hawkesbury River, in Sydney’s north-west this afternoon. more
CareFlight Offers To Share Hangar With Ambulance and CHC
Ensuring the best future service for people of the Central West … In response to some recent outrageous claims by Orange Mayor, Cr John Davis, NRMA CareFlight places on record our repeated offer to share the aeromedical base facility at Orange with incoming commercial helicopter provider, Canadian Helicopter Corporation. more
Pyrmont Rock Fisherman Rescued From Sea (Cape Banks)
A rock fisherman was rescued by NRMA CareFlight after he was swept into the sea by a large wave off Cape Banks, on the northern entrance to Botany Bay in Sydney’s east, late this afternoon. more
20 Metre Cliff Fall Man Flown From Beecroft Head (Jervis Bay)
A seriously injured man is undergoing emergency surgery in Sydney after falling 20 metres down a cliff in the dark near Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast. more
Critical Cliff Fall Man Being Flown From Beecroft Head (Jervis Bay)
A seriously injured man is being flown to hospital in Sydney following a dramatic overnight cliff rescue near Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast. more
CareFlight at horsefall near Cowra
A 64-year old woman has sustained possible spinal and head injuries in a horse riding accident at Wattamondara south of Cowra this morning. more
CareFlight treats Trunkey Creek motorcyclist
A Central West NRMA CareFlight medical team are on route to a property in the Trunkey Creek area south of Blayney where a man has fallen from a motor bike sustaining multiple injuries. more
CareFlight at Cassills Fatal MVA
One person is believed deceased and four others injured in a motor vehicle accident near Cassilis involving a car and a semi trailer. more
Horse Fall Girl Airlifted to Sydney
An eleven-year-old girl has been airlifted to Sydney following a horse riding accident on a property south of Blayney this morning. more
Trauma Team Flies to Critical Bicycle Rider at Wilberforce
An NRMA Careflight trauma team flew to Wilberforce, in Sydney's north-west, to treat a bicycle rider when he suffered critical injuries when he collided with a car while this afternoon. more
Busby BBQ Burns Man Flown to Concord
A man suffered burns to his face and hands when a barbeque flared up at Busby early this morning. more
Trauma Team Flies to Bicycle Plunge Boy (Dolans Bay)
A boy suffered head and neck injuries when he plunged over an embankment on a bicycle at Dolans Bay, in Sydney’s south, today. more
Man Falls from Cherry Picker at Thornleigh Building Site
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to a building site at Thornleigh, in Sydney’s north-west, to assist ambulance paramedics stabilise a man who fell from a cherry picker at a construction site. more
Boy Dies After Falling Under Wheels of Garbage Truck (Kellyville)
An intensive effort by a trauma doctor and paramedics failed to revive a boy who fell under the wheels of a garbage truck at Kellyville, in Sydney’s north-west, today. more
Goulburn Flight to Transfer Woman to Sydney
A specialist medical retrieval team from NRMA CareFlight flew to Goulburn, in the Southern Highlands, to transfer a seriously ill woman to hospital in Sydney this afternoon. more
Engadine Man's Critical Head and Facial Injuries
Ambulance paramedics and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor teamed to treat a man who suffered critical injuries when he collided with a car while riding a bicycle at Engadine in Sydney’s south this afternoon. more
Man Trapped Under BobCat
The Central West’s NRMA CareFlight medical crew were called to assist a man who was pinned under his bobcat this afternoon. more
Biker Fractures Leg after Sliding Down Road at Central Mangrove
A man slid 100 metres down a road after his motor bike collided with a 4WD van at Central Mangrove, in the Central Coast hinterland, this afternoon. more
CareFlight Attending Heart Condition Patient
An NRMA CareFlight medical team is currently at Bathurst Hospital attending to a patient with a serious heart condition. more
Trauma Team Flies to Cherry Picker Fall Man (Bossley Park)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Bossley Park to help ambulance paramedics treat a man who suffered multiple injuries when he fell from a cherry picker at a school construction site today. more
Ill Coonamble Woman's Overnight Flight to Sydney
An ill Coonamble woman was flown by NRMA CareFlight from Dubbo to hospital in Sydney for ongoing specialist medical treatment. more
Critical Cliff Fall Woman Rescued From Blue Mountains (Mt York)
A critically injured woman was rescued from the base of a cliff after falling while abseiling at Mt York, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, today. more
Medical Team Rushes to Motor Bike Rider (Stanmore)
A motor bike rider died despite the efforts of ambulance paramedics and an NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor to revive him following a crash at Stanmore, in Sydney’s inner west, this afternoon. more
Two Unconscious Head Injury Men Flown From Coffs Harbour
Two unconscious men suffering head injuries were airlifted from Coffs Harbour to hospital in Sydney to undergo neurosurgery today. more
Two Burns Men Airlifted From Hawkesbury River Boat Blast
Two men suffering burns were flown to hospital from the scene of a boat explosion on the Hawkesbury River north-west of Sydney tonight. more
Trauma Team Flies to Trapped Mountain Pass Truck Driver (Mt Victoria)
A truck driver who was trapped in his rig which overturned at the base of Mt Victoria, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, was airlifted to hospital today. more
Medical Retrieval Service opens in Darwin
Chief Minister Clare Martin today welcomed a new aeromedical evacuation service to Darwin. more
Trauma Team Treats Trapped Driver (Doonside)
A man suffered multiple fractures when his car crashed into a power pole at Doonside this afternoon. more
Stairs fall woman flown from Blue Mountains
An injured woman was rescued by NRMA CareFlight from the base of the Three Sisters, in the Blue Mountains, late today. more
Horse Fall(s) on Man (Megalong Valley)
The CareFlight medical team was called to the Megalong Valley, over the Blue Mountains in Sydney’s west, this afternoon to treat a man who had been pinned beneath his horse. more
Gladesville Man Suffers 70% Burns (Wyong)
A 32-year-old man from Gladesville has suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to 70% of his body whilst attempting to light a gas BBQ. more
Toddler Ingests Battery Acid (Kelso)
A 21-month-old boy from Kelso, near Bathurst in the state’s central west, has been airlifted to hospital after he ingested battery acid whilst left unattended in the family garage more
Man Knocked To The Ground And Then Run Over
A 75-year-old man has narrowly avoided serious injury after he attempted to stop two young men from stealing his car. more
CareFlight Trauma Team Treats Unconscious Skateboarder
An 18-year-old skateboarder has been flown to hospital this afternoon after a fall from his skateboard left him unconscious. more
Toddler Being Airlifted From Lithgow
A 23-month old toddler is being airlifted from Lithgow Hospital this afternoon by a Central West NRMA CareFlight medical team. more
Injured Woman Flown from MVA Scene (Gulgong)
A seriously injured woman was treated at the scene of a two car motor vehicle accident which occurred earlier today. more
CareFlight Trauma Teams Airlift Two Trapped Truckies (Bell) Final Update
Three men were injured, two seriously, and another killed in a crash between a truck and a car on the infamous Bells Line of Road near Lithgow in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney today. more
Stairs Fall Woman Flown from Katoomba
A woman who suffered a head injury when she fell down stairs in Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, was flown to hospital this afternoon. more
Dr Praises Teams for Reviving Heart Attack Firefighter (Crookwell)
Quick, effective action by fire-fighter colleagues and ambulance officers saved the live of a Rural Fire Service who suffered a heart attack in the Southern Highlands late yesterday, an NRMA CareFlight doctor said. more
Quad Bike Woman Flown from Turkey Farm Rollover (Bargo)
A Bargo woman suffered critical head injuries when the quad bike she was riding rolled over on a turkey farm at Bargo, in the Southern Highlands, last night. more
Injured Cobbitty Bike Boy Flown From Lithgow
Two injured Sydney boys were stabilised by an NRMA CareFlight doctor then flown to hospital after crashes at a moto-cross track at Lithgow this afternoon. more
Concord Woman Rescued from Blue Mountains Cliff
An injured woman was rescued by NRMA CareFlight from below a cliff she had been trying to climb in the Blue Mountains this afternoon. more
Critical Pedestrian Woman Airlifted from Bathurst
A Bathurst woman is in a critical but improving condition and undergoing extensive surgery after she was airlifted from Bathurst to hospital in Sydney by an NRMA CareFlight medical team overnight. more
Trauma Team Flies to 4WD Accident (Condobolin)
An NRMA CareFlight medical trauma team has been called to the scene of a single vehicle 4WD accident which occurred approximately 25km south east of Condobolin on the Forbes Road, earlier this afternoon. more
Illawong Road Crash Traps Yagoona Man
An NRMA CareFlight doctor worked with rescue officers to treat a Yagoona man who was trapped for 90 minutes in a head-on car crash at Illawong, in Sydney’s south, today. more
Drummoyne Man Rescued from Blue Mountains
A lost Sydney man was rescued from the Blue Mountains west of Sydney in a dramatic effort by an NRMA CareFlight team late today. more
Trauma Doctor Treats Strathfield Biker (Audley)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor performed emergency treatment on a critically injured man whose motor bike left the road and slammed into a tree in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, this afternoon. more
Cardiac Patient Requires Urgent Flight (Dunedoo)
An NRMA CareFlight medical trauma team has rushed to the aid of seriously ill man in the small village of Dunedoo in the states Central West. more
Pedestrian Hit By Car (Cabramatta)
A woman, believed to be in her 30's, is in a serious but stable condition after she was hit by a car on Cabramatta Road at Cabramatta in Sydney’s South-West this afternoon. more
Trauma Doctor Treats Camden Bike Jump Injury Man (Oran Park)
A misjudged trail bike jump left a Camden man with a spinal injury at a moto-cross track in Sydney’s south west this afternoon. more
Leonay Tail Bike Teen Rescued from Remote Forest (Oberon)
An injured teenager was rescued by NRMA CareFlight’s trauma team following a trail bike crash in a forest in the NSW Southern Highlands south of Oberon today. more
Ryde Landing for Trauma Doctor to Treat Trapped Man
An NRMA CareFlight doctor worked with ambulance and rescue squad officers to treat a man trapped for almost an hour in the wreckage of his car on Devlin Street, under Victoria Road at Ryde, in Sydney’s inner west, this morning. more
Injured Kempsey Boy Flown from Bathurst
An injured Kempsey boy was flown from Bathurst to hospital in Sydney overnight by an NRMA CareFlight specialist medical retrieval team. more
Heart Attack Man Flown to Orange
A 70-year-old man was airlifted from Cudal to Orange after suffering a heart attack late this afternoon. more
Trauma Doctor Flies Woman from Fatal M4 Car Crash (Eastern Creek)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to a two-car crash on the M4 at Eastern Creek to work with ambulance officers in treating a woman who was trapped for about an hour this morning. more
No Apparent Victims in Neville Fire
The Central West NRMA CareFlight team have returned from the scene of a house fire in the Neville area near Blayney, with emergency service crews confident that no one was in the dwelling when it burnt to the ground. more
UPDATING CareFlight Called to Person Hit by Train Near Parkes
The Central West NRMA CareFlight team has been called off the scene of a fatal train accident south of Parkes where a person was hit on train tracks earlier today and tasked to a house fire in the Neville Region near Blayney. more
CareFlight Called to Person Hit by Train Near Parkes
The Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter is rushing to Tichborne south of Parkes where a person has been hit by a train. more
Critical Woman Flown From Fatal Mittagong Crash (Wombeyan Caves Road)
An NRMA CareFlight specialist trauma doctor flew to the Southern Highlands to stabilise a woman who suffered critical injuries in a fatal car crash near Mittagong overnight. more
Trauma Doctor Flies to Trapped Mudgee Woman (Windeyer)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor flew to the scene of a car crash to treat a critically injured woman on the Windeyer Road, between Mudgee and Bathurst, in the State’s central West tonight. more
Unconscious Bicycle Fall Man Treated (Prospect)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor treated an unconscious man on a track beside Prospect Reservoir following a bicycle fall late today. more
5th Motorcycle Victim Carried by CareFlight
The Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter crew this morning attended their fifth accident in four days involving a motorcycle accident victim. more
Randwick Woman Rescued from Canyon (Mt Wilson)
An injured Randwick woman was rescued from a Blue Mountains canyon by NRMA CareFlight early last night. more
Trauma teams fly to five Central West injured in a day (Blayney, Oberon (2), Leu, Lithgow)
NRMA CareFlight’s two trauma teams flew to five patients across the Central West in a busy day which again demonstrated the charity’s ongoing commitment to the care of ill and injured people throughout the region which is has served for the past 20 years. more
Moto Cross teen bike injury (Gulgong)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to a moto cross track, north of Gulgong, to treat a teenage boy who was injured this afternoon. more
Lilli Pilli man's diving head injury (Central Coast)
A badly injured man was flown from Gosford to hospital in Sydney by NRMA CareFlight following a diving accident on the State’s Central Coast this morning. more
Man trapped in M4 crash (Eastern Creek)
An NRMA CareFlight doctor is working with ambulance officers to treat a man who has just been released from the wreckage of his car which crashed into a supporting bridge pylon at the Light Horse Interchange where the M4 and M7 meet at Eastern Creek in Sydney’s west this morning. more
Injured bush walker located, rescue (Arcadia)
An injured bush walker was located in dense bush by an NRMA CareFlight medical crew then rescued from Berowra Valley Regional Park in Sydney’s north late today. more
Doctors fly simultaneous missions to skateboard, motor bike and water ski injured (Peakhurst, Oran Park and Wyangala Dam)
Trauma doctors with NRMA CareFlight flew simultaneous missions to treat three separate injuries in Sydney’s south, south-west and near Cowra this afternoon. more
Trauma doctor rescues unconscious fall woman (South Bungan)
A critically injured woman was rescued by NRMA CareFlight’s trauma doctor after she fell 40 metres down a cliff at South Bungan Beach, in Sydney’s north, this evening. more
Mugee man trapped at Kandos crash
A Mudgee man suffered serious head, neck and chest injuries when his car left the road and hit a tree east of Kandos, in the Central West, late today. more
Injured fast track racers flown to hospitals (Gulgong, Lithgow)
Two injured fast track racers were separately airlifted to Sydney hospitals in simultaneous missions following crashes at Central Western tracks at Gulgong and Lithgow this afternoon. more
Trauma doctor flies critical race fall jockey (Wellington)
A young jockey suffered critical head injuries in a race fall at Wellington, in the State’s Central West, this afternoon. more
CareFlight at MVA scene East of Bathurst
A male in his late fifties with multiple injuries as the result of a high speed motor vehicle crash east of Bathurst has been flown to Orange Base Hospital by the Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter late this afternoon. more
Cowra to St George Mission for CareFlight
The Central West NRMA CareFlight medical team are in action again this afternoon transferring a critically ill patient from Cowra. more
Lithgow Teenage Girl Injured at Trail Bike Crash (Clarence)
A Lithgow girl was airlifted to Nepean Hospital by NRMA CareFlight from where she was injured at a trail bike crash at Clarence in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney this afternoon. more
Trapped Crane Driver Cheats Death on Rail Tracks (Sefton)
A crane operator narrowly escaped being crushed to death when his rig toppled over onto an embankment while working on rail tracks at Sefton, in Sydney’s west, this afternoon. more
Kidney Patient flown by CareFlight
A Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter medical team this evening is flying a seriously ill Bathurst woman from Orange the intensive care unit at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital. more
Goulburn Man Rescued from Kangaroo Valley Spill
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Kangaroo Valley to treat a Goulburn man who crashed form his mountain bike this afternoon. more
CareFlight Transporting Injured Truckie
A 44 year old RTA worker from Dubbo is being flown by the Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter to Orange Base Hospital after being involved in a truck rollover east of Bathurst earlier this afternoon. more
Coonabarabran Mission for CareFlight
The Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter had to rush a medical team to Coonabarabran this evening to assist a man with a severe leg wound following an accident involving a large angle grinder more
Unconscious Trail Bike Teen Flown to Hospital (Lakesland)
Simultaneous with the Rooty Hill toddler in pool mission, a second NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to a property at Lakesland, west of Camden in Sydney’s south-west, to treat a teenage boy late today. more
Toddler's Lucky Escape from Backyard Pool Death (Rooty Hill)
A toddler defied the odds to survive after being found floating in a backyard pool at Rooty Hill in Sydney's west late today. more
UPDATING - Trauma Doctor Treats B-Double Truckie Sutton Forest (Southern Highlands), Hume Hwy
A truck driver suffered critical injuries when his B-double rig careered off the Hume Highway at Cordeaux Creek bridge near Sutton Forest south of Sydney this morning. more
Trauma Team Treating Trapped Truckie (Southern Highlands, Hume Hwy)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor is working with ambulance officers to treat a truck driver whose rig has plunged off the Hume Highway at Cordeau Creek in the Southern Highlands this morning. more
Castle Hill Teen Cheats Death in Crash (Canoelands)
A teenage driver cheated death when his small sedan left the road and hit a tree at Canoelands in Sydney's north-west late today. more
Sea Safety Search Locates Cruiser in Bay (Oatley)
Alarm shows life-saving value of a rescue beacon... Concern of another boating mishap in the sea south of Sydney ended when an NRMA CareFlight crew located the source of the distress beacon on a large motor cruiser tied up to a pontoon at Oatley Bay, in Sydney’s south, this morning. more
Injured Kiama Woman Rescued From Blue Mountains (Oberon)
An injured Kiama woman was rescued by NRMA CareFlight from the Blue Mountains, near Oberon, then flown to hospital this afternoon. more
Trauma Doctor Helps to Revive Near-Drowning Boy (Manly)
An NRMA CareFlight specialist trauma doctor landed at North Manly to help revive a boy within minutes of being alerted to his plight this morning more
Severe Asthma Patient Transferred from Mudgee
A Central West NRMA CareFlight medical team have flown to Mudgee to transfer a sternly ill woman to Dubbo Hospital following a severe asthma attack more
Trauma Doctor Flies to Liverpool Man Crushed at Colo Heights
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Colo Height to treat a man who suffered multiple fractures when crushed under a large farm water tank today. more
Trauma Doctor Flies to Hawkesbury River to Treat Teen (Lower Portland)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Lower Portland, beside the Hawkesbury River, to treat a teenage girl who injured her back in a boating mishap late today. more
Airlift for Surfer on the Rocks (Cronulla)
A surfer was airlifted to hospital by an NRMA CareFlight trauma team after he was dumped onto rocks at Cronulla in Sydney’s south today. more
Pool Plunge Injures St Clair Woman
A plunge into a backyard pool to cool off left a St Clair woman unconscious in her western Sydney home late today. more
CareFlight's Trauma Doctor flies to two-car crash (Toukley)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to support paramedics treating nine patients at the scene of a two-car crash at Toukley on the Central Coast this afternoon. more
Injured Man Flown from Fatal Three-car Crash (Bilpin)
A seriously injured man was flown to hospital by an NRMA Careflight trauma team from a three-car crash at Bilpin, west of Sydney, in which another man was killed tonight. more
CareFlight Flying Man from Lithgow
The Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter is currently undertaking a mission from Lithgow to Nepean Hospital involving a 76-year old local man. more
Trauma Team treats Stringray barb woman (Wattamolla)
An NRMA trauma doctor flew to Wattamolla, in the Royal National Park south of Sydney, to treat a woman who suffered severe pain when she was hit by a stingray barb this afternoon. more
Lake Cargelligo Mission for Woman
The Central West NRMA CareFlight helicopter is on route to Lake Cargelligo in the state’s west to transfer a seriously ill woman from the local hospital to Orange. more
Man’s Water Ski Fall ends with Flight to Sydney (Cowra)
A young Forbes man’s hard fall while water skiing near Cowra in the State’s Central West earned him an NRMA CareFlight ride to hospital in Sydney tonight. more
Trauma Team Flying To Major Two-Car Crash On Putty Road (Howe’s Valley)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team is flying to the scene of a major two-car crash on the infamous Putty Road north-west of Sydney this afternoon more
Hot Coffee Burns Toddler Being Flown To Sydney (Bathurst)
A toddler is being flown to hospital in Sydney by an NRMA CareFlight trauma team for treatment to burns to his upper body from spilt hot coffee at Bathurst, in the State’s Central West, this morning more
Trauma Team Treats Trapped Engadine Man At Fatal Crash (Leppington)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma doctor flew to Leppington, in Sydney’s south-west, to treat a man who was critically injured in a head-on crash which left a woman driver of the other car incinerated overnight more
Trauma Team Flies to Unconscious Swing Fall Boy (Kenthurst)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to a property at Kenthurst, in Sydney’s north-west, to treat a boy who was knocked unconscious when he fell from a swing at his home this afternoon. more
Trauma Team Flies To Injured Trail Biker (Appin)
An NRMA CareFlight trauma team flew to a property near Appin, in Sydney’s south-west, to treat a trail bike rider who was left unconscious when he crashed this afternoon more
Ill Sydney Woman’s Overnight Airlift From Bathurst
A seriously ill Sydney woman was airlifted from Bathurst to Sydney by an NRMA CareFlight specialist medical retrieval team early this morning. more
Quad Bike Crash Injures Campbelltown Man
A badly injured man was flown to hospital after he crashed a quad bike in a paddock at Wedderburn, in Sydney’s south-west, overnight more
Night rescue saves stranded spider bite man - updated 8am
Police, ambulance and an NRMA CareFlight crew combined in the dramatic night rescue of a man who was bitten by a spider after he abandoned his broken down boat on the Georges River in Sydney’s south-west early today. more
Night rescue saves stranded spider bite man
Police and an NRMA CareFlight crew combined in a dramatic night rescue to save a man who was bitten by a spider after he abandoned his broken down boat on the Georges River in Sydney’s south-west early this morning. more