An Australia Post delivery rider has been transported to hospital following a serious collision at a busy Dapto intersection on Thursday afternoon. The incident involved a motorcycle and a Toyota LandCruiser, prompting a significant emergency services response to the scene.
Emergency Services Rush to Bong Bong Road Intersection
Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Marshall Street in Dapto shortly after 1pm on Thursday. The crash involved a motorcycle, ridden by an Australia Post delivery worker, and a Toyota LandCruiser, creating a scene that required multiple ambulance units and police attendance.
Rider Sustains Minor Head Injury
Paramedics treated a woman, believed to be in her 50s, at the scene for what has been described as a minor head injury. The injured rider was subsequently taken to Wollongong Hospital in stable condition, where she is expected to receive further medical assessment and care.
The driver of the Toyota LandCruiser emerged from the collision uninjured. As part of standard procedure following such incidents, the driver underwent mandatory testing at the scene, which returned a negative result according to police reports.
Police Establish Crime Scene and Launch Investigation
Police have established a crime scene at the intersection as they work to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. Investigators are examining all available evidence and are particularly interested in speaking with any witnesses who may have observed the incident.
Authorities have made a public appeal for information, specifically requesting that anyone with relevant dashcam footage or details about the crash contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. This information could prove crucial in piecing together the events that occurred at the Dapto intersection.
The incident has highlighted the ongoing risks faced by delivery riders on Australian roads, particularly at busy intersections where multiple vehicles converge. Australia Post has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or the condition of their employee.
Local residents have expressed concern about safety at the intersection, which serves as a key thoroughfare in the Dapto area. The investigation continues as police work to establish whether any traffic violations contributed to the collision that left the postal worker requiring hospital treatment.
