N※N

Driver dies at the scene of major crash outside Denman

A major car crash occurred near Muswellbrook, involving a sedan and a ute, which resulted in five people being injured. The incident took place on the New England Highway at Aberdeen around 11:30 AM. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the scene. The sedan's occupants, a 37-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man, and a 12-year-old boy, were all treated for various injuries; the woman and the boy were airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, while the man was taken to Muswellbrook Hospital. The ute driver, a 29-year-old man, and his passenger, a 30-year-old woman, were also hospitalized with injuries. The highway was closed in both directions following the crash, causing significant traffic disruptions. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

Read the Full newcastleherald Article at:
[ https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8834304/major-crash-near-muswellbrook-injures-five-people/ ]