At approximately 3:50pm on Sunday 14/7/2013 Cessnock District Rescue Squad responded to reports of a 3 car accident on John Renshaw Dr around the vicinity of Averys Lane intersection, Upon arrival of squad members it was determined that no one was trapped, however squad members assisted NSW ambulance Paramedics with the treatment of one female driver for possible spinal injuries , Squad members assisted paramedics in stabilising the woman and loaded her into a waiting Ambulance were she was transported to John Hunter Hospital, The accident caused significant traffic delays on John Renshaw Drive as the road was closed in both directions with traffic diverted through Richmond Vale and Pelaw Main.
Cessnock District Rescue Squad remained on scene for approximately an hour until the road was clean of the vehicles and debris.
Meanwhile on the 11/7/2013 at approx 3:30pm Cessnock District Rescue Squad was responded to assist with the stabilisation of building structure after a car had collided with the awning at Cessnock Vet Hospital, Upon arrival of squad members it was found that the building had already been secured and no other involvement was required and rescue squad members returned back to base.