Friday 11 November 2022

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after Gungal crash

BY DAKOTA TAIT

A man's been flown to hospital after a serious motorcycle crash at Gungal early on Friday morning.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded at 3:30am, to reports of a serious motorbike accident south-east of Merriwa.

Paramedics arrived on scene and carried out initial treatment of the 31-year-old rider, who had collided with a guard rail, causing serious lower leg injuries. 

The man was conveyed to Merriwa Hospital helipad and before being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment.