Updated: Knights fans lined the road to send their team off to the grand final. Then a car ploughed into the crowd. Ten are injured including two 5 year olds and a 2 year old, two critically, and the driver is under arrest.
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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Glen Innes
Woman airlifted after bus crashes and catches fire near Glen Innes
A coach carrying 20 passengers left the New England Highway and burst into flames near Glen Innes on Friday night. One woman was airlifted, the driver was hospitalised, and an investigation is underway.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth ambulance staff honoured for courage and outstanding service
NSW Ambulance staff have been honoured in Tamworth for courage, clinical excellence and dedication while responding to emergencies across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Health, Housing, NSW Politics
Barraba pushes for health worker housing amid regional drive
Barraba says it’s missing out on health worker housing while Armidale gets a $200 million upgrade. The local MP wants that to change.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale
Two men die in separate New England crashes within a day of each other
Two men have died in hospital after separate crashes near Armidale within a day of each other, a road train collision and a cyclist struck by a bus at Dangarsleigh.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Nundle
Rescue operation underway after Nundle crash
A teenager has been pulled from a ute that crashed down a steep embankment near Nundle this morning. A multi-agency rescue involving a helicopter is ongoing and Barry Road is closed in both directions.
Posted inGunnedah
New paramedics boost emergency care in Gunnedah
Sixteen new paramedics have been deployed to Gunnedah, boosting emergency care across the New England region.
Posted inLocal News, Weather
Heatwave to keep New England sweltering all week
A massive heatwave is forecast for much of the country, with severe conditions forecast to persist through the Australia Day long weekend and into next week throughout the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management
Behind the sirens: Armidale Ambulance Station opens its doors for Ambulance Appreciation Day
Locals are invited to a rare opportunity to step inside and meet our local paramedics this Friday as Armidale Ambulance Station opens its doors.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
NSW Ambulance doctors ready to respond to and treat critical patients
Doctors in training and trainee critical care paramedics from across NSW recently participated in an intensive and high-fidelity training program to ensure they are mission-ready to provide world-class critical care for patients.