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Raglan man in his 60s flown to hospital in critical condition after being trapped under tractor

January 27, 2021

A Raglan man in his 60s has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after being trapped under a tractor tonight.

At approximately 6.54pm, crew of the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Raglan to assist the man involved in a tractor roll accident.

He was trapped under the tractor for some time, according to crew member Aaron Knight.

The man is being flown to Waikato Hospital.

Photos courtesy of Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

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