An investigation has commenced following a pedestrian crash in the state’s Hunter Valley.
About 12.05am today (Sunday 16 February 2025), emergency services were called to Bromage Road, Abermain, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and were told a vehicle was allegedly performing a burnout in front of a crowd when it lost control – crashed into a parked vehicle – which hit onlookers.
The driver, an 18-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and taken to hospital for further assessment where he remains under police guard.
Two children – aged 5 and 6 – were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Five adults were also injured and were taken to hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene was established and Crash Investigations Unit have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.