An elderly man was trapped inside his car following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday, June 21, at Lake Haven outside Bunnings.
Members of Central Coast VRA Rescue Squad and Doyalson Fire and Rescue worked swiftly to remove the driver’s side of the vehicle while NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the patient inside the car to stabilise his condition.
Chelmsford Rd outside Bunnings was closed for a short period while the extrication took place.
Thanks to the combined effort of all services, the man was successfully released from the vehicle and promptly transported to hospital for further treatment of injuries including broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Source:
Doyalson Fire and Rescue/VRA Rescue