scone.com.auScone Man Killed in Muswellbrook Accident
A Scone man was killed in a head on collision on the New England Highway south of Muswellbrook which occurred at approximately 3:30pm.
Two people in the other vehicle are being transported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to e John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle: a male believed to be in his 60s suffering serious multiple injuries and is reported to be in a critical condition and a second helicopter is transporting a female patient, her injuries and age is unknown.
The highway remains closed between Thomas Mitchell Drive and Muscle Creek Road.
Diversions are in place via Thomas Mitchell Drive, Denman Road and Sydney Street and suitable for all vehicles.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District attended and will investigate the circumstances of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000or visit the Crime Stoppers website. https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
Police have asked people not to report crime on the NSW Police social media pages.