THE DRIVER of truck who was trapped for hours has been rushed to hospital with compound fractures to his leg.
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The 38-year-old man had a lucky escape when the truck he was driving rolled over in the northbound lane of Werris Creek Road.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the scene of the accident, and as of 4:30pm on Friday the road remained closed in both directions while the cleanup efforts continued.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said it's possible the road could remain closed for some time.
"The road does remain closed with local diversions in place and the truck driver, a 38-year-old man, sustained compound fractures to the leg and has been taken to Tamworth Hospital in a stable condition," she said.
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Anyone travelling south or north from the Quirindi area are urged to travel via the New England Highway via Quirindi, alternatively via Gunnedah on the Oxley Highway.
Traffic diversions are in place while crews attempt to remove the overturned truck and updates are available at Live Traffic NSW.
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.
