A man has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a truck on the outskirts of Newcastle this morning, causing major traffic delays.
Incident details
Emergency services were called to Maitland Road in Sandgate, near the Wallsend Road intersection, around 9am on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated that a man had been hit by a truck.
An Ambulance NSW spokesperson confirmed that a man was being treated by paramedics at the scene before being transported to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Traffic disruptions
Southbound lanes on Maitland Road were closed, forcing motorists to divert onto the Newcastle Inner City Bypass to avoid the area. Traffic was heavy, and police urged drivers to allow extra travel time and follow directions from emergency services and traffic crews on site.
No further details about the victim or the circumstances of the accident were immediately available.
This is a developing story. More updates to come.
