A motorcycle rider is in a critical condition following a serious collision with a car on a major Hunter road on Tuesday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Emergency services rush to Cessnock Road
The incident occurred on Cessnock Road at Weston, near Kurri Kurri, just before 6pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene. The response was escalated with the deployment of a specialist medical team, including an intensive care unit and a doctor onboard an Ambulance aircraft.
Rider suffers multiple serious injuries
Early reports from authorities confirmed the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The male rider, believed to be in his 40s, sustained multiple serious injuries to his arms, legs, and chest. A spokesperson for NSW Ambulance described his condition as critical following assessment at the scene.
He was transported by road to John Hunter Hospital, with the medical team continuing lifesaving treatment during the journey. Details regarding the condition of the car driver were not immediately available.
Major road closure and ongoing investigation
The crash caused significant disruption, with Cessnock Road closed in both directions for several hours. The closure remained in place after 9pm as police investigated the circumstances of the collision.
NSW Police were expected to release a statement on Tuesday night and have been contacted for further comment. The investigation into the cause of the horror crash is ongoing.
