Police remain at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash in Port Stephens this afternoon.
Shortly after 12-midday (Wednesday 9 December 2020), officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were driving along Medowie Road near Ringwood Road when they have located a single vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, police located a female driver – and sole occupant of the vehicle – trapped inside.
Further emergency services were called and the woman was released before being taken to John Hunter Hospital under police escort in a critical condition.
Medowie Road remain closed between the Pacific Highway and Ringwood Road, with local traffic diversions in place. It’s expected the road will be closed for several hours which will significantly impact peak hour travel. For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com.
A crime scene has been established and Port Stephens-Hunter Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
