Hunter Valley: Two children and driver injured after car doing late- night burnout hits vehicle and crowd
Two young children have been injured after a driver doing a late night burnout in his car, lost control and ploughed into another vehicle and a watching crowd.
Police have commenced an investigation following the incident in the NSW wine region of the Hunter Valley.
At about 12.05am on Sunday, emergency services were called to Bromage Road, Abermain, following reports of the crash.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and were told a vehicle was allegedly performing a burnout in front of a crowd when it lost control – crashed into a parked vehicle – which the hit onlookers.
The driver, an 18-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for further assessment where he remains under police guard.
Two children – aged five and six – were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Five adults were also injured and were taken to hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene was established and Crash Investigations Unit have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
