Young Woman Flown to John Hunter in Serious Condition, Following Crash Near Cessnock

BY ISABEL EVERETT

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has flown a young woman to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition, following a two car accident at Bellbird near Cessnock. 

Emergency crews arrived at the scene just before midday on Tuesday. 

The 20-year-old woman sustained multiple injures in the incident.

There were three other patients who were taken to hospital by road ambulance.

Police Appeal for Information on Serious Jewells Crash

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash which occurred in Jewells, Lake Macquarie, last week, with two women still remaining in a critical condition in John Hunter Hospital. 

About 10.20am on Wednesday the 25th, a gold Toyota Camry, being driven by a 60-year-old woman, was travelling south on the Pacific Highway at Jewells.

At the same time, a silver Toyota Camry, being driven by a 73-year-old woman, was travelling west on Ntaba Road when the two cars collided at the intersection of Ntaba Road and the Pacific Highway.

The drivers of both cars suffered serious injuries and were taken to John Hunter Hospital, where they remain in a critical condition.

A crime scene was established by Lake Macquarie Police District, with the circumstances of the crash being investigated by officers from the Hunter Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, police are requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage, to contact police.

Two Women in Critical Condition at John Hunter, Following Lake Macquarie Crash

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Two women,  aged 74 and 65 were in a critical condition in John Hunter Hospital, following a two car crash in Jewells in Lake Macquarie at around 10:20 am on Wednesday morning.

3 Ambulance crews were called to the scene, with one woman found in a critical condition after sustaining head injuries and going into the cardiac arrest during the incident



The other woman sustained pelvic injuries whilst trapped in her vehicle.

The crash investigation unit, Police and Transport NSW remain on scene, traffic is affected in both directions.

South bound traffic is using the bus lane to pass the crash site and there is no right turn into, or out of, Ntaba road.

UPDATE: Two Men Killed In Horror Crash At Salamander Bay

BY IAN CROUCH

Two men have died in a horror smash at Salamander Bay.

Police say four people were in a  Mazda  3 hatchback which left the road at the intersection of George Road and Soldiers Point Road just before 1am today and hit a tree.

A 34-year-old man died at the scene along with another man - both are yet to be formally identified.

The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained serious injuries. He remains in a serious condition at John Hunter Hospital.

A 30-year-old travelling in the back of the car sustained minor injuries. He is in a stable condition at John Hunter Hospital.

While inquiries into the events leading up to the crash are continuing, alcohol is considered a factor.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

EARLIER:


Emergency services are still at the scene of a serious crash at Salamader Bay.

A car ran off the road at the intersection of George Road and Soldiers Point Road just before 1.00am on Friday and hit a tree.

It's understood at least one person died in the crash.


More details to come.