Teenage girl, 15, rushed to hospital with serious injuries as she was pinned underneath a 4WD buggy

A teenage girl has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after she was trapped underneath a 4WD buggy.  

The 15-year-old crashed the buggy at the Upper Colo Reserve campsite, north of Windsor on Sydney’s northwest fringe, just after 12.30pm on Sunday.  

The girl suffered serious pelvic and arm injuries as she was trapped under the 4WD buggy

The girl was flown to hospital in the CareFlight helicopter in a serious but stable condition

‘The young patient suffered serious pelvic and arm injuries and was flown in the care of the Careflight specialist medical team to Westmead Children’s Hospital,’ NSW Ambulance Inspector Joe Ibrahim said.

Two ambulance crews and the CareFlight helicopter attended the scene and the girl was freed from under the buggy.

The paramedics performed a clinical assessment involving an ultra sound and administered pain relief.

The CareFlight clinical team continued ongoing observation as the girl was transported to the hospital. 

The crash occurred at the Upper Colo Reserve, north of Windsor, NSW

Inspector Ibrahim praised the paramedics who attended the ‘confronting’ scene.

‘It’s always confronting when treating a young patient but our paramedics did an excellent job in difficult circumstances,’ he said.

The Inspector reminded the public of the dangers involved when driving off-road. 

‘This is a timely reminder that circumstances can change quickly and we encourage those enjoying offroad activities to take all necessary safety precautions.’

Westmead Children’s Hospital has today confirmed that the girl has remained in a ‘stable’ condition. 

The Upper Colo Reserve Campsite is located just under two hours drive north-west of Sydney and is a popular site for campers.

Two ambulance crews and the CareFlight helicopter attended the scene

Inspector Joe Ibrahim warned the public ‘that circumstances can change quickly,’ when driving off-road