A UTE has rolled over crushing a 20-year-old male driver overnight north of Pilliga.
It’s believed the man has remained trapped under the ute tray since the accident occurred at 10pm on Wednesday night.
The man has very serious leg injuries as well as other injuries from the incident and is being rushed by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to Tamworth Hospital in a serious condition.
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The accident occurred one or two kilometres north of Pilliga and once stabilised it’s understood the man will be taken to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle for further treatment.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
