NSW: Five injured in freeway smash

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2007
NSW: Five injured in freeway smash

Five people have been injured in a major crash on the freeway between Sydney and Newcastle.

The accident happened at about 7.20pm (AEST) .. when six cars heading north along the
Newcastle Freeway .. collided two kilometres south of the Mooney Mooney Bridge.

A 40-year-old woman suffered head injuries and was trapped in her car for a short time
.. but has since been taken in a serious condition to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.

A man was injured after getting out of his car and being struck by another vehicle.

He suffered multiple fractures to his lower limbs .. and was taken to Gosford Hospital
in a stable condition.

Three other people involved in the crash were treated at the scene for minor injuries
and will be taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.





Police say the crash has caused traffic chaos on the freeway .. with northbound lanes
blocked .. and traffic being diverted to the Pacific Highway at Berowra .. rejoining the
freeway near Brooklyn.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area for the time being.

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