A woman has tragically died and a young girl has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition after a horrific smash on the Pacific Highway this morning.
Emergency crews were called to the highway near Telegraph Point just before 9am to reports of an accident where three vehicles including a B-double, two sedans and a utility collided.
One woman, the driver of a sedan sadly died at the scene.
The 6-year-old girl was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition with a suspected broken leg and possible pelvis injuries.
The Pacific Highway is still closed in both directions with diversions in place.
For the latest on the closures check www.livetraffic.com
EARLIER:
The Hunter's Westpac Rescue helicopter attended a serious accident near Telegraph Point this morning where one woman tragically lost her life.
Emergency crews were called to the accident at about 8:50am.
Three vehicles including a B-double, two sedans and a utility, were involved in the serious accident on the Pacific Highway at Telegraph Point and emergency crews are still working to free someone who is trapped in the wreckage.
There are multiple patients being treated including a 6-year-old girl who has been taken to hospital with a possible leg and pelvis fractures.
The highway is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
For the latest on the closures check www.livetraffic.com
