Police are appealing for public assistance after a crash north of Newcastle.
Just before 5pm yesterday (Friday 11 October 2024), emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Wootton, following reports of a single vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were told a green Volkswagen Kombi was travelling north on the Pacific Highway, near the intersection of Kennedys Gap Road, when it hit the centre median strip barrier, causing the vehicle to flip and roll onto its side.
The vehicle caught fire; however, the driver – a 33-year-old woman – was able to exit the vehicle.
A passenger – a 27-year-old man – was trapped for a short period before being freed from the vehicle.
Both the driver and passenger were treated at the scene for burns before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
The Pacific Highway north bound was closed for approximately seven hours and an investigation into the circumstances commenced.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for dashcam footage of the incident or anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.
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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
