Police are investigating two unrelated traffic incidents which left a man and a woman with critical injuries in the Newcastle region overnight.
About 12.20am today (Thursday 23 October 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of Denison Street and Gordon Avenue, Hamilton, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and were told a motorcycle rider had crashed while attempting to navigate a roundabout.
The rider – a 27-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene for serious injuries.
He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, where he remains.
Police declared a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Inquiries are ongoing.
About 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 October 2025), emergency services were called to the Cowper Street, Carrington, following reports of a crash.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and were told an E-bike rider had crashed into a stationary caravan.
Paramedics treated the rider – a 26-year-old woman - at the scene for life-threatening injuries, before she was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition where she remains.
Police were later notified of the crash, and officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended.
A crime scene has been declared, and an investigation commenced into the circumstances of the crash.
Inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Newcastle Police or 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.
