A man had to be airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after he suffered head injuries in a tree lopping accident at Congewai, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has reported.
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Three ambulance crews and the rescue helicopter were called out to a Congewai Road address on Monday morning after the 49-year-old man suffered head injuries.
"He was initially treated on scene by paramedics prior to the arrival of the helicopter critical care medical crew," a statement from the rescue helicopter service said.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said the man was airlifted to the hospital in a serious but stable condition.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
