scone.com.auUpdate: Accident South of Parkville
THE two vehicles involved in the collision on the New England Highway south of Parkville shortly after 3am were a Martin’s Stag tipper and a B-double.
The vehicles were both northbound when the b-double collided with the back right corner of the Martin’s truck.
The local driver of the Martin’s truck was uninjured, however the 45 year old male driver of the B-double was taken to the John Hunter Hospital.
The highway remains closed.
Update 10:35am: Light vehicles are still being diverted via Middlebrook Road, however heavy vehicles are gradually being let through on the Highway.
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- The Martin’s stag tipper, was moved from the scene of the collision and had damage to the right hand corner of the trailer.
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- The B-Double involved in the collision. The 45 year old male driver was taken to the john Hunter Hospital.
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- The New England Highway is still closed in both directions.