Helicopter down near Lethbridge, Geelong
Reports of a helicopter incident near Lethbridge this morning. The Vic Fire map indicates the location could be between the airport and the Midland Highway. Emergency services called at 10.18hrs.
Unconfirmed reports of 2 casualties, both in a stable condition.
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live aerial video on Channel seven melbourne Facebook page, shows a steel grey R44, no fire, on its left side cabin intact. approx 50 meter long witness furrow on grass. One blade intact, the other bent, both attached to mast. Tail cone seperated.
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Tailcone 30 meters from cabin. One patient conscious and moving arms is being loaded into HEMS. Second civilian possibly an occupant? is seen walking around I injured.
Location is 20 meters from edge of runway.
Skid marks start with a perfect impression of skids in wet grass/mud a few meters from edge of runway st approximately 45degee angle to runway heading. Shattered windscreen debris is closer to this impression than the main wreckage.
Blanket of foam laid.
mjb
Last edited by mickjoebill; 12th Jul 2018 at 01:42.