A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after a car and a truck collided on Tuesday afternoon.
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About 3.15pm a Nissan Patrol 4WD, with caravan in tow, was driving south on the Newell Highway at Alectown, just north of Parkes, when it collided with a Mack prime mover.
The 72-year-old driver of the car was trapped in the vehicle and the Newell Highway was closed in both directions.
Emergency services attended and removed the driver before he was airlifted to Orange Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
MAP: The accident occurred at Alectown on the Newell Highway
He sustained multiple injuries including severed toes and suspected spinal injuries.
The 54-year-old driver of the truck was breath tested by police at the scene. He returned a negative result.
Central West Police District detectives attended the scene and the car and truck were towed for mechanical examination.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
