A Woman is Dead and A Young Girl is Seriously Injured after Horror Smash near Telegraph Point.

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A woman has tragically died and a young girl has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition after a horrific smash on the Pacific Highway this morning.

Emergency crews were called to the highway near Telegraph Point just before 9am to reports of an accident where three vehicles including a B-double, two sedans and a utility collided.

One woman, the driver of a sedan sadly died at the scene.

The 6-year-old girl was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition with a suspected broken leg and possible pelvis injuries.

The Pacific Highway is still closed in both directions with diversions in place.

For the latest on the closures check www.livetraffic.com 

EARLIER:

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue helicopter attended a serious accident near Telegraph Point this morning where one woman tragically lost her life.

Emergency crews were called to the accident at about 8:50am.

Three vehicles including a B-double, two sedans and a utility, were involved in the serious accident on the Pacific Highway at Telegraph Point and emergency crews are still working to free someone who is trapped in the wreckage.

There are multiple patients being treated including a 6-year-old girl who has been taken to hospital with a possible leg and pelvis fractures.

The highway is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.

For the latest on the closures check www.livetraffic.com 

Woman Tragically Dies in Serious Crash at Telegraph Point

BY JESSICA ROUSE

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue helicopter attended a serious accident near Telegraph Point this morning where one woman tragically lost her life.

Emergency crews were called to the accident at about 8:50am.

Three vehicles including a B-double, two sedans and a utility, were involved in the serious accident on the Pacific Highway at Telegraph Point and emergency crews are still working to free someone who is trapped in the wreckage.

There are multiple patients being treated including a 6-year-old girl who has been taken to hospital with a possible leg and pelvis fractures.

The highway is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.

For the latest on the closures check www.livetraffic.com 

Police on the Hunt for Hooded Thief in Charlestown

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Police are on the hunt for a man who threatened a group of people in Charlestown over the weekend.

At about 12:40am on Saturday night a man armed with a knife allegedly threatened a woman and five men on a sporting oval on the Pacific Highway and stole three wallets.

He's being described as in his 20s, about 168cm tall and wearing a grey hooded jumper and a grey or navy balaclava. He was last seen heading towards a club on Lincoln Street.

No one was injured during the incident.

An investigation is underway- anyone with any information is urged to come forward.

UPDATE: A driver has tragically died after a serious car accident at Raymond Terrace

BY JESSICA ROUSE

UPDATE:

A man has tragically died after a crash on the Pacific Highway in Port Stephens this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 11am after reports a Toyota Echo left the road and hit a tree.

The man was the driver of the vehicle and is believed to have been in his 20s.

His passenger, a woman believed to also be in her 20s, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hspital with non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation is underway and a report is being prepared for the Coronor.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

EARLIER

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter has attended a serious accident on the Pacific Highway, 2km north of Raymond Terrace this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Rangers Road just before 11:05am.

There are reports two people, a male and a female, were trapped in their car on the median strip after a single vehicle rollover.

The female was trapped for some time and is being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment. No details yet on the condition of the male.

One northbound lane and one southbound lane are closed on the Pacific Highway at Rangers Road with motorists being advised to use Medowie and Richardson Roads instead.

More details to come.

Road rage incident goes viral

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Police are on the hunt for a man who was involved in a violent road rage incident in Southern Lake Macquarie yesterday.

Dash cam footage uploaded to Dash Cam Owners Australia by Dwayne Pillidge last night shows a man get out of his car at a set of traffic lights on the Pacific Highway and calmly walk towards the woman who looks to cross her arms as he walks towards her.

The man is seen walking towards the woman.
Image captured from Dwayne Pillidge's dash cam footage.

The man suddenly swings and punches her in the head, then turns around and walk calmly back towards his car.

The woman also gets back into her car.

There were reports the woman had been tossing things from her window at his car, but Chief Inspector Colin Lott from Wyong Police Station says they haven't been given any formal information to that effect.

"We're calling on further information, there's much conjecture on people who are making comments on social media and are stating that there might have been some aggravating circumstances leading up to the event and we are aware of that but we've had no one give us formal information to that effect."

The footage went viral overnight sparking a police investigation.

The female victim came forward overnight and will reportedly make a formal statement today.

Chief Inspector Lott says these acts of road rage are just not on.

"As I stated before assaults of any sort are unacceptable and if anything happens on the road and that aggravates you, you do not take the matter into your hands, you certainly do not assault another person. The appropriate channel is if somebody does something wrong you ring the police and we will then deal with the matter and deal with the offender."

He calmly walks to his car after punching the woman.
Image captured from Dwayne Pillidge's dash cam footage.

Drunk Hamilton man crashed into cars at Belmont North

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

A man will face court after he allegedly crashed into a parked car at Belmont North while drunk last night before speeding off.

The 33-year-old Hamilton man reportedly crashed into the car on the Pacific Highway but took off when the owner confronted him going through a red light.

He was pulled over at Pelican where it's alleged he returned a high range blood alcohol reading.

Officers suspended his licence on the spot.

UPDATE: Pedestrian killed near Karuah earlier today

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

UPDATE:

Police are trying to piece together how a pedestrian was killed near Karuah earlier today.

Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command were called to the northbound Tarean Road off ramp exit at Karuah following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a truck.

The truck driver was treated at the scene for shock, but sadly the male pedestrian in his 30s was killed.

EARLIER

Police were called to reports of a serious accident on the Pacific Highway at Karuah earlier this morning.

It's understood a pedestrian was hit by a truck at Tarean Road just before 6.30.

One of two southbound lanes on the highway is still closed.

The condition of the pedestrian is still not known.

Details to come.

Man's attempt to escape police didn't go to plan

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man will face Belmont Local Court later this month after an attempt to evade police didn't work out in his favor.

The 40-year-old man reversed his car into a police car at his home on the Pacific Highway yesterday morning after police turned up to arrest him over alleged domestic violence matters.

He didn't come quietly reversing his white Holden utility into the police car.

The officer escaped with only minor injuries and didn't require treatment.

He was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with alleged domestic violence telecommunication offences, malicious damage and using a motor vehicle to avoid apprehension.

BREAKING! Teenage girl hit by car in Charlestown

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A teenage girl is being treated at the scene of a car accident on the Pacific Highway in Charlestown.

Emergency services were called to the accident near Ocean View Road at 8am this morning.

The girl is currently being treated for a leg injury at the scene.

Two of three northbound lanes are now closed, with heavy traffic causing significant delays in the area.

Night Works on Swansea Bridge

Roads and Maritime Services will be conducting roadworks from Sunday evening along the Pacific Highway, at Swansea.

The resurfacing work will be done on the southbound lanes of Swansea Bridge for three nights from January 31.

Work will be conducted between 8pm and 4.30am, with southbound traffic diverted onto the northbound brdige, via contra flow.

Weather permitting, works should be completed by February 7.

During work hours, a reduced, 40 km/h speed limit will be enforced to minimise risk for both workers and motorists.

Additional information can be found on www.livetraffic.com.  Motorists can also download the Live Traffic App for smartphones, or call the Transport Management Centre on 132 701.

Image courtesy of Matthew Fern, via Flickr (LINK).