Residents are reminded to take care driving around in golf buggies following a serious accident on Hamilton Island where a 30-year-old Townsville tourist fell from the moving vehicle, smashing his head against the bitumen.
The man received serious head injuries and required urgent medical evacuation to Townsville.
It took more than eight hours to complete the rescue, the RACQ CQ helicopter flying over 700km with a doctor and critical care paramedic on board.
The injured man arrived at Townsville University Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
This incident comes as a timely reminder to take care when driving golf buggies.
Even though they travel at relatively low speeds, an accident can still be life-threatening.
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