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Dual Emergencies: Spider Bite and Vending Machine Mishap
23 Nov
Summary
- A man suffered an allergic reaction to a suspected spider bite near Wisemans Ferry.
- A young boy was injured when a vending machine fell on him in Bateau Bay.
- CareFlight and NSW Ambulance responded to both incidents promptly.
NSW Ambulance and CareFlight responded to two significant emergencies on Saturday, highlighting the varied nature of emergency responses. In the afternoon, a man in his sixties camping near Wisemans Ferry required urgent medical attention for a severe allergic reaction, suspected to be from a spider bite. He was stabilized by paramedics and a doctor on scene before being flown to Westmead Hospital in serious but stable condition.
Later that same afternoon, a different emergency unfolded in Bateau Bay. A young boy sustained injuries when a vending machine, specifically a claw skill tester, fell on him during an event. CareFlight and NSW Ambulance attended the scene, providing immediate care to the child.
The boy was subsequently transported by road ambulance to Gosford Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. These two incidents demonstrate the diverse range of critical situations emergency services managed within a single day.
