POLICE are appealing for information following a serious motor vehicle crash north at Nerong.
On Friday 8 August 2025, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Nerong, 80km north of Newcastle, following reports of a crash between a black Mercedes sedan and a Kenworth semi-trailer.
The driver of the Mercedes, a 26-year-old woman, and the passenger, a 32-year-old man, were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.
The driver of the Kenworth, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured.
He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash commenced by the Hunter Crash Investigation Unit.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage of this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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