An 83-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident on a rural property north of Singleton.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance at around 5.30pm yesterday afternoon to reports that the man had suffered serious injuries after crashing off the bike on a farm at Bridgman.
Rescue crews say the man was not found by family members until around three hours after the crash.
“NSW Ambulance Paramedics attended the location and commenced treatment of the 83-year-old male rider who was suffering possible spinal injuries and exposure,” the Westpac crew said.
“The Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team arrived shortly after and assisted in treatment and stabilising the gentleman before been airlifted direct to the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle in a serious condition for further specialist medical treatment.”