Woman falls from ladder, airlifted to hospital

ABOVE: The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew were called out to two ladder falls yesterday. One in Drake and one in Murwillumbah. Photo: Contributed

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Drake at 11.15am yesterday, Saturday, November 26.

A 67 year old woman had back injuries after falling from a ladder.

She was treated by paramedics then transported by road ambulance to Drake Oval to rendezvous with the helicopter.

The helicopter medical team took over treatment and the woman was airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition.

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