Daily Archives: 18/10/2015

Pedestrian dies near Armidale

Police are investigating after a pedestrian died when he was hit by a truck, about 35km north of Armidale, this morning.

Just before 12.30am (Sunday 18 October 2015), emergency services were called to the New England Highway, near Sandon Street, Guyra, following reports that a pedestrian was hit by a B-double heavy vehicle.

A 36-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics but died at the scene.

The 58-year-old driver from Queensland was taken to Armidale Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.

No one else was injured and officers from Oxley Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the incident.

Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report is being prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Teen injured in stabbing – Wagga Wagga

Police are appealing for information after a teenager suffered stab wounds during a fight near Wagga Wagga.

About 2.30am today (Saturday 17 October 2015), a brawl broke out between a number of young people on Marshall and Poulton Streets at Ashmont.

During the brawl, a 17-year-old boy suffered stab wounds to his torso.

He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital where he underwent surgery. He remains in a serious condition.

Detectives from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command are investigating the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Three people in hospital after attack by four dogs – New Lambton

Three people have been taken to hospital after they were attacked by four dogs at New Lambton this morning.

About 10.30am, (Saturday 17 October 2105), two men and a woman were in Wickham Street, when they were approached by four dogs.

The dogs attacked the group, inflicting serious puncture wounds to the adults hands and arms.

They were taken to John Hunter Hospital and treated for their injuries.

The dogs have been secured and police from Newcastle City Local Area Command have advised local council rangers.

Investigations are continuing.