Man critically injured in workplace fall from building in Auckland's Hobsonville

Thursday, 9 May 2019

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Hobsonville when a man, in his 40s, fell onto concrete.

WorkSafe are investigating after a man was critically injured when he fell from the first floor of a building.

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Riroriro Road, Hobsonville, shortly after 2pm on Wednesday when the man, in his 40s, fell onto concrete.

The man suffered a head injury and crew members performed a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) to assist his breathing, a Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter spokesman said.

'He was transported by ambulance to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition accompanied by our Intensive Care Paramedic and HEMS Doctor.'

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The incident happened on Riroriro Rd on Wednesday afternoon.

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A police spokesperson confirmed they were also in attendance of the 'workplace accident'.

On Thursday afternoon, an Auckland District Health Board spokeswoman said the man was still in a critical condition.