Boy, 7, defies injuries to save father

A boy of seven whose lungs were filling with blood after breaking all his ribs in a crash staggered for more than a mile to save his father's life.

Tyler Moon and his father David, 40, had been riding a quad bike in bushland next to their home in New South Wales, Australia.

They hit a wedge of wood and the bike jolted, throwing them over the handlebars and landing on top of Mr Moon.

Tyler's mother Gail said he was "as white as a ghost" when he reached her front door on Saturday. His lungs were on the verge of collapse. "Daddy told me to tell you he needs an ambulance," was all he could say before he collapsed at her feet.

Tyler ended up in intensive care in hospital with severe chest, arm and internal injuries. His father's condition was serious but stable.

Dr Rob Turner, of the CareFlight medical team who flew to the scene of the crash, said: "Tyler defied his terrible injuries to save his dad. He's a brave, tough little boy. Most adults would have died from his injuries."

Mrs Moon added: "All Tyler kept saying was that his arm hurt, even though he'd broken every rib in his body. I'm so proud of him."

CareFlight director Ian Badham said: "Tyler's injuries were probably worse than his dad's and if he didn't walk to find help, it's possible both he and his dad wouldn't be here."