Medical And Rescue

A boat has overturned in a remote area north of Sydney and it is feared that the occupants are still in the water. Meanwhile, lifesavers on the Gold Coast are in overdrive with a spate of rescues. And a Dutchman with no surf experience lands himself in trouble at Mona Vale Beach in Sydney.

Pathology results are received for the potentially fatal brain tumour and doctors check for possible side effects from the operation. A DIY handyman has a nasty accident with a nail gun. A young skateboarder has a serious broken wrist which could result in one arm shorter than the other. Paramedics treat a heart attack victim who urgently needs an angiogram.

On 23 March 2007 a collision occurred in Melbourne’s Burnley Tunnel would affect the psyche of the state. The crash involved multiple trucks and cars setting off an explosion hot enough to melt cars.