Thursday, 8th January 2009 - 11:08CET

Video: Injured Briton airlifted to hospital

An injured Briton was airlifted from a survey vessel to Mater Dei Hospital by the Armed Forces of Malta this morning.

The vessel Skandy Inspector, which was eight nautical miles off San Dimitri Point in Gozo, reported the injured person on board at 9.30 a.m.

A rescue helicopter, piloted by Bdr Ruben Demicoli who was participating in his first rescue mission, was dispatched to the scene and the patient, 39-year-old Andrew York, was taken to Mater Dei. He is suffering from severe elbow swelling.

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Comments

G. Xuereb (on 8/1/09)

Well done Mater Dei very professional service. Keep your good work!

Michael Vella (on 8/1/09)

Congratulations to BDR Ruben Demicoli on his first rescue mission. The armed forces perform a sterling with the resources available and in doing so save countless lives. Keep up the good work!!!