The Cessnock District Rescue Squad attended two serious motor vehicle collisions in less than a week. At 1.30pm Sunday 2nd squad personnel attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Maitland Road and Duffie Drive Neath that left one driver trapped. A 4WD towing a trailer and a sedan collided at the intersection leaving the female driver of the sedan trapped. Upon arrival at the scene Paramedics advised Rescue personnel that they required the driver’s side of the vehicle to be removed to allow for extrication of the women. The woman was trapped for around 30 minutes while Rescue personnel used hydraulic spreaders and cutters to remove the side of the vehicle. Upon being removed from the vehicle the women was transported by Ambulance to the John Hunter Hospital with possible spinal and internal injuries. The occupants of the second vehicle were assessed by Paramedics at the scene and did not require transportation to hospital. Minor disruptions to traffic were present with Police diverting traffic around the scene throughout the incident.
Shortly after 11pm Friday 7th squad personnel attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Wine Country Drive and McDonalds Road Pokolbin. A 4WD and a Ute collided leaving three people injured with one of them trapped. Upon arrival at the scene Paramedics advised Rescue personnel that they required the driver’s side door of the 4WD to be removed to allow for extrication of the female driver. Rescue personnel used hydraulic spreaders and cutters to remove the door and assisted Paramedics with removing the female driver from the vehicle and into an Ambulance. All three patients were transported by Ambulance to the John Hunter Hospital with possible spinal and internal injuries. Minor disruptions to traffic were present with Police diverting traffic around the scene throughout the incident.
Cessnock District Rescue Squad personnel have also attended numerous calls for storm damage and snake sightings in recent weeks. These calls become more frequent during the warmer summer months and residents are reminded of a few useful tips. Clean up or secure any loose objects that may become flying debris during strong wind, clean all gutters to prevent water overflowing into your roof and have any damaged or leaning trees assessed by an expert. If you see a snake do not attempt to catch or kill it, call 49912444 ASAP and if safe to do so monitor the snakes movements as this greatly increases the chances of a successful capture.
Local businesses are reminded of the Business Sponsorship scheme in which your business receives quarterly advertising in The Advertiser. Apart from all other benefits, Pedens Hotel, a proud Business Sponsor has offered $100 vouchers as an incentive for more businesses to come on board. For more details regarding the Business Sponsorship scheme contact the squad on – cnckvra@bigpond.com.au
Cessnock District Rescue Squad
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