An investigation is underway following a serious crash near Newcastle yesterday afternoon.
About 5.35pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 November 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of City and Brunker Road, Adamstown Heights, following reports of a multi-vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and found a motorbike and five vehicles were involved in a collision.
The rider of the motorbike – a 17-year-old boy – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
The passenger of the motorbike – a 14-year-old boy – was treated at the scene before he was taken to the same hospital in a stable condition.
The five drivers were uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced by the Crash Investigation Unit.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
