Police are on the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at Hexham.
Shortly after 10am, emergency services were called to the scene at Maitland Road, Hexham following reports a truck and a motorcycle had collided.
The male motorcycle rider, believed to be aged in his 20s, is being taken to John Hunter Hospital. It’s understood he’s in a serious but stable condition.
The male driver of the truck has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Two of three southbound lanes on Maitland Road are closed and they will remain closed for some time.
The Hexham Bridge will also be affected, diversions are in place for southbound motorists via Tomago Road. Northbound motorists are unaffected. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
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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.
