Serious Injuries Reported in Pelaw Main Vehicle Crash
A person is receiving treatment for multiple serious injuries following a vehicle crash in Pelaw Main, near Kurri Kurri, on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene after reports that a car had collided with a power pole.
Emergency Response and Road Closures
According to NSW Ambulance, the incident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on March 10, 2026, on Leggets Drive at Hez Drive in Pelaw Main. Four ambulance vehicles and a Westpac Rescue helicopter were tasked to the location to assist with the emergency response.
As of 4:20 PM, paramedics were treating one patient for serious injuries, with no other individuals reported to be involved in the crash. The spokesperson confirmed that the patient sustained multiple serious injuries and was being cared for at the scene.
In response to the crash, Leggets Drive was closed in both directions between Stanford Street and Whitebridge Road, as indicated by Live Traffic NSW. Transport for NSW advised drivers to use alternative routes, allow extra travel time, and exercise caution while traveling in the area.
Ongoing Investigation and Updates
The Newcastle Herald has reached out to NSW Police for additional information regarding the circumstances of the crash. Authorities are expected to provide further details as the investigation progresses.
This story will be updated as more information becomes publicly available. The community is urged to stay informed through local news sources and official traffic updates.
