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Husband thanks emergency services, digger driver for help after wife's quad bike accident

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RNZ

01 June 2023, 9:26 PM

Husband thanks emergency services, digger driver for help after wife's quad bike accident

The husband of the woman injured after her quad bike slipped 50 metres down a bank in Auckland's Rodney District is thanking the emergency services who helped save his family.

Paula McLean was riding her quad bike with her three children on Ashton Road in Whangateau on Saturday.


The bike slid down a bank and she had to be airlifted out by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

Two of her children, Jasmine and Delilah, were taken to Starship Hospital but have since been discharged.

Her third child suffered only minor injuries.


John McLean is extending his gratitude to Fire and Emergency, police and St John ambulance, as well as a digger driver and the Westpac helicopter crew for their quick response.

"I am blown away by the support we've received," he said.

"The road ahead is uncertain, but the number of people in our local community who have dropped everything to support us during this traumatic time, has been incredible."


He said a local family has gone above and beyond since the accident and "their love, generosity and support means the world".

McLean said he was now "100 percent focused on the recovery and healing" of his wife and daughters.


Givealittle page has been set up to help with living costs as Paula McLean recovers.

Other residents of Ashton Road said the road was in a bad state and many of the houses were inaccessible by car.


They said they have been complaining to Auckland Transport for more than a year.

Auckland Transport has been approached for comment.


A section of Ashton Road, Whangateau, in the Rodney District in Auckland. Photo: Google Maps


This story was first published by RNZ.