- December 20, 2024
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Halifax Health admitted 38 patients with traumatic injuries during the 2024 Biketoberfest, which took place Oct. 17-20.
During this four-day period, Halifax Health, home to the only Level II Trauma Center in the area, treated 22 Biketoberfest-related trauma admissions, including 25 motorcycle crashes, according to a press release.
"Our team at Halifax Health is trained to provide the highest level of trauma care, and during events like Biketoberfest, we are reminded of how vital our services are to the community and visitors alike," said Lindsay Duffy, director of Nursing for Emergency Services at Halifax Health. "Thanks to the dedication and expertise of our trauma and emergency team, we were able to deliver life-saving care to those who needed it most. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our entire trauma team for their extraordinary work during this high-pressure event."
Of the 38 admissions, 25 of them were caused by motorcycle crashes, with 10 helmeted patients and no in-hospital deaths confirmed at this time.
Last year, Halifax Health reported a record number of 39 patients with trauma admitted during Biketoberfest. One person died last year.
