Chopper tasked after motorcyclists rescued in separate incidents

Two motorbike riders were left injured, with one in a serious condition, after they were involved in separate incidents on Sunday afternoon. Details here.

Two rescue choppers were deployed for two separate operations after two motorbike riders were seriously injured, with one in a critical condition.

The first Toowoomba-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called to an incident in the Somerset region on Sunday about midday.

Two rescue choppers were tasked to two separate incidents on Sunday afternoon involving two separate motorbike riders. Picture: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

Initial investigations have indicated the male motorbike rider veered off the side of a road and hit a concrete bollard before falling three metres down an embankment.

The man received treatment from an RACQ LifeFlight Rescue critical care doctor, Queensland Ambulance Service flight paramedics and ground paramedics.

He sustained ‘critical’ injuries to his legs and shoulder and was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

Two rescue choppers were tasked to two separate incidents on Sunday afternoon involving two separate motorbike riders. Picture: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

Moments after the first chopper returned to base, a second LifeFight chopper from the Surat Gas Aeromedical Service was called to a job in the Lockyer Valley to assist another motorcyclist.

The rider, who was a teenage male, sustained chest injuries after falling from his motorbike.

QAS paramedics were also called to the scene and treated the teen before relocating him to the rescue chopper.

He was flown to the Queensland Children’s Hospital and accompanied by his mum.

Two rescue choppers were tasked to two separate incidents on Sunday afternoon involving two separate motorbike riders. Picture: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue