New Zealand

Pedestrian injured by mobility scooter

07:32 am on 30 December 2017

A woman in her 80s has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after being hit by a mobility scooter while she was walking.

The woman was treated by St John staff at the scene before being taken to hospital Photo: Philips Search and Rescue Trust

The Waikato Westpac rescue helicopter was sent to Te Kauwhata at about 9.30pm to assist the woman, who had multiple leg injuries.

She was treated by St John staff at the scene before being taken to hospital.