Man Airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, Trapped in Vehicle Wreckage For 2 Hours in Seahampton Crash

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A 56-year-old man has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital following a two vehicle at Seahampton this morning.

Emergency services and the Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter were called to crash near Seahampton Road on the Hunter expressway at 6.15am on Wednesday morning.

The man was trapped in the wreckage for over 2 hours, surprisingly sustaining only minor injuries.

He will be subject to further assessment and treatment at John Hunter Hospital.

All lanes on the Hunter Expressway have now been re-opened.

Daunt Bones to be Reconstructed Before Autopsy

BY GARY LYSAGHT

A forensic expert will arrive in Newcastle next week to reconstruct the skeleton of murdered carpenter Christopher Daunt.

An autopsy will follow the reconstruction in an effort to determine the cause of death.

Police have alleged Daunt was bashed to death by Christopher John Robertson in March 29 last year.

It is alleged the attack happened at Robertson’s New Lambton home.

Robertson was arrested last week before detectives discovered the remains of Daunt at Seahampton.

Strike Force Retractor was established to assist in uncovering the body of Daunt and piecing together the final hours before his death.

Police have continued the search for Daunt’s possessions, with the investigation leading them to bushland near Cameron Park.  However, they failed to find anything.

Daunt and Robertson had been close friends, with allegations that the two were also involved in the local drug trade.