A 65-year-old truck driver was treated for shock after a horror collision with a car in the state’s Central West yesterday.
The teenager driver of the car is in a critical condition, while his passengers escaped with only minor injuries.
Police say that just after 5.30pm yesterday, emergency services were called to Sherriff Street near Dowling Street, Forbes, after reports a Suzuki Vitara and a B-Double truck had collided.
“The driver of the Suzuki, an 18-year-old man, was trapped before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW. He was taken to Parkes Hospital before being airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition,” NSW Police said in a statement.
Two 17-year-old passengers in the Suzuki were assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics, and one was transferred to hospital with minor injuries.
“The driver of a truck – a 65-year-old man – was taken to Forbes Hospital for treatment of shock, and mandatory testing,” police said.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway, and anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV or information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
