Pedestrian Struck by Car at Kurri Kurri

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been sent to the scene of a car and pedestrian collision at Kurri Kurri.

A 35-year-old man was hit by a 4WD at the intersection of Northcote and Wermol Streets around 1pm.

NSW Ambulance said the man has been treated at the scene for hip and chest pain.

He's is now being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital with chest injuries and is in a stable condition.

Traffic is being affected in both directions.

Hero Neigh-bour saves Kurri Kurri Horse from Dog Attack

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

A horse in Kurri Kurri has been left battered and bruised after being attacked by dogs.

The much-loved equine, known as George, was grazing in a paddock on Boundary Street when the animals set upon him, leaving him with exposed bones and gaping wounds on his face and side.

The horse was saved by a neighbour, who used a milk crate to fight off the dogs, who are described as medium sized with a grey-black coat.

It follows last Tuesday's Great Dane Attack on a Mayfield toddler which saw him undergo surgery to reattach parts of his ear and resulted in the dog, known as Rossco, being put down.

The attack on 3-year-old Tom Higgins was the 3rd dog attack on a child this month.

On March 3rd, a baby girl was mauled to death by a pet dog at Inverell; with the recent attacks sparking warnings from animal experts to vigilantly monitor pets' behaviour.

George the horse looking worse for wear. Image: The Herald.