Concrete Truck Rolls Over Near Singleton

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A concrete truck has reportedly rolled over near Singleton, on Elderslie Road. 

Emergency services and crash investigation crews were called to the scene around 3km from the Glendon Lane turn off and Gresford Road, just before 8.00am on Tuesday morning.

The driver has reportedly not sustained any injuries.

Police have left the scene, with a salvage operation now underway.

Contra flow is in place and recovery is expected to take several hours, as the concrete truck was full and may take some time to be uprighted.

One lane is closed, with slight traffic delays.

Images: Singleton Council

Man in Serious Condition After Becoming Trapped in Truck Crash Wreckage at Swan Bay

BY ISABEL EVERETT 

A man has been flown to John Hunter Hospital after his truck rolled at Swan Bay west of Karuah. 

Just after 9:30am on Wednesday morning emergency crews were alerted to the incident on Swan Bay Road.

The 28-year-old male driver was trapped suffering serious injuries and the female passenger was out of the truck suffering minor injuries. 

Emergency Services worked for approximately one hour to free the man from the wreckage, who was then treated for pelvis and arm injuries. 

He was flown to hospital in a serious but stable condition. 

The female passenger of the truck was also transported to the John Hunter Hospital by suffering minor injuries.