Rescuers plunge to deck in helicopter drama

A paramedic and an Australian Helicopters crewman both suffered multiple injuries when they fell to the deck of the 4112 teu Maersk Duffield yesterday afternoon.

  

Maersk Duffield (Photo: Southern Cross Maritime)

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