Two Men Injured Following Chemical Spill At Salamander Bay

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Emergency services have been working to contain a chemical spill at a resort in Salamander Bay.

Multiple Fire And Rescue NSW trucks, including HASMAT crews, at on site at Sandy Point Road, after 1000 litres of chlorine was reportedly spilled. 

Two men, one in his 50s, and another in his 30s have been treated for head injuries, after reportedly inhaling fumes.

One has been taken to the Tomaree Community Hospital, and the other to the John Hunter Hospital.  

Crews have reportedly contained the area and are working to clean up the chemicals. 

18-year-old Suffers Stab Wound at Salamander Bay Fish Farm

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A man was flown to John Hunter Hospital on Tuesday morning, after he suffered a stab wound while opening a bag of fish food at a fish farm in Salamander Bay. 

Just after 11am, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance crews to a local fish farm to reports an 18-year-old man was suffering from a single stab wound to this thigh.

Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. 

The man was stabilised on scene prior to being flown to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.