Emergency Services Put To The Test At Newcastle Port

 BY IAN CROUCH

We're being told not to be alarmed if we see large numbers of emergency service personnel around the Port of Newcastle today.

The Port Authority is hosting its annual multi-agency training exercise from 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning.

It will involve representatives from Fire & Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, Transport for NSW, Port of Newcastle, Environment Protection Authority and the Australian Maritime Authority who'll be putting their capabilities to the test.

The exercise is due to wrap up by 1.00pm.

Police Investigate E-Scooter Fatality At West Wallsend

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an e-scooter rider at West Wallsend.

Emergency services were called to Appletree Road at about 12.15pm on Sunday to reports of a crash.

Police arrived to find the rider, a man in his 30's, had fallen from his electric scooter onto the roadway.

Despite the efforts of first responders and paramedics, the man died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified.

The driver of a Toyota Hilux was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Anyone with information or who has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.