BY IAN CROUCH
Two men are recovering in hospital after a serious crash at Salamander Bay.
Police say a Toyota Hi Ace van towing a trailer and a light rigid truck collided on Soldiers Point Road at about 1.00pm on Wednesday, trapping both drivers.
They were freed with the assistance of the Port Stephens SES and firefighters.
The van driver suffered head, pelvic and leg injuries, while the truck driver suffered head injuries and a fractured arm.
Both men were flown to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Soldiers Point Road was closed for several hours as crash investigators examined the scene.
Investigations are continuing.
