An investigation is underway after a bus and a ute crashed before hitting a house in the Lake Macquarie area this morning.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Clydebank and Oakwood roads at Balmoral shortly before 6am (Friday 17 April 2026), and found two people trapped.
A woman – who was a passenger in the ute – was released by Fire and Rescue NSW before being taken to John Hunter Hospital suffering multiple injuries. She's reported to be in a critical condition.
The 72-year-old male bus driver was taken to the same hospital after also being released by Fire and Rescue NSW. He's being checked for a suspected leg injury and is reported to be in a stable condition.
Three other people travelling in the ute, the 43-year-old man driving, his wife and eight-year-old son have been taken to the same hospital to be checked as a precaution.
Two people in the home at the time were not injured; however, the house has sustained significant structural damage.
Anyone with information and/or relevant dashcam vision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
