Emergency services rescued a driver in Singleton on Monday night, after a car was struck by a fallen tree.
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A rescue pumper from fire and rescue joined police, ambulance and State Emergency Service personnel at the incident, which happened at John Street, Singleton at 5.14pm, on Monday, May 30.
Emergency services arrived to find a woman pinned in the car by a large tree.
The woman suffered a sore shoulder and cuts in the incident, caused by the wild storm that struck the area.
The emergency crews used a chainsaw to remove parts of the toppled tree to reach and free the driver, who was transported to hospital for treatment to her injuries.
A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds again on Tuesday morning.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
For the most up to date weather warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/.
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Chloe Coleman
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
