A child has died following a single-vehicle crash in Newcastle this afternoon.
\nShortly before 1pm, emergency services were called to McCaffrey Drive, New Lambton Heights, following reports a Holden statesman had lost control and collided with a power pole.
\nA girl was treated on the scene by an off-duty nurse and NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Children\u2019s Hospital, where she died a short time later.
\nA woman was trapped in the vehicle before being freed and taken to John Hunter Hospital; her condition is unknown.
\nThe male driver has been taken to the Mater Hospital for mandatory testing.
\nAn investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has been launched.
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