Man airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital after quad bike hits tree

Paramedics and the CapRescue team have worked hard to help a young man injured in a mustering accident west of Rockhampton.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said the incident occurred around 9.30am this morning.

A man in his mid-twenties has been airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital after he lost control of his quad bike and crashed into a tree while mustering cattle.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said the incident occurred about 9.30am on December 4 north of Bluff, about two hours west of Rockhampton.

The man received suspected shoulder and chest injuries.
A CapRescue spokesperson said the Rescue300 helicopter was tasked to the scene while paramedics were providing initial care.
The helicopter landed in a paddock near the incident location, where CapRescue’s rescue team assessed and stabilised the man before transporting him to hospital.

Originally published as Man airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital after quad bike hits tree