Wednesday 15 July 2020

Man Airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, Trapped in Vehicle Wreckage For 2 Hours in Seahampton Crash

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A 56-year-old man has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital following a two vehicle at Seahampton this morning.

Emergency services and the Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter were called to crash near Seahampton Road on the Hunter expressway at 6.15am on Wednesday morning.

The man was trapped in the wreckage for over 2 hours, surprisingly sustaining only minor injuries.

He will be subject to further assessment and treatment at John Hunter Hospital.

All lanes on the Hunter Expressway have now been re-opened.