What’s happening?
A man in his 70s has been airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital after a two-vehicle crash in the Gladstone region. The Bundaberg-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called out by Retrieval Services Queensland at 2.35 pm yesterday and landed in a nearby paddock to provide urgent medical help.
Local impact
The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight crew supports the Wide Bay-Burnett and surrounding regions, offering fast emergency response for serious incidents like this. Their work strengthens access to critical care for regional communities.
Why it matters
The quick response from LifeFlight and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics ensured both patients received timely medical care. The incident highlights the vital role of regional aeromedical services in saving lives across rural Queensland.
By the numbers
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2.35 pm – the time the LifeFlight helicopter was tasked to the crash scene.
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1 man in his 70s was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital.
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1 woman was transported by road ambulance for further treatment.
Zoom in
The LifeFlight critical care doctor and QAS flight paramedic worked alongside local QAS teams to stabilise the man before the flight. The helicopter landed safely in a paddock near the crash site to allow rapid evacuation and medical intervention.
Zoom out
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue continues to provide lifesaving aeromedical services across Queensland, ensuring people in remote or regional areas receive urgent medical attention when minutes count.
What to look for next
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash while both patients continue to receive treatment at Bundaberg Hospital.
