Woman, 39, recovering in Gold Coast trauma ward after being hit by B-double truck at Casino, NSW on Monday
Police have provided an update after a woman, 39, was hit by a B-double truck in a northern NSW town. Here’s the latest.
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A woman, 39, who suffered multiple serious injuries after being struck by the trailer of a B-double truck at Casino, northern NSW on Monday is recovering in a Gold Coast hospital.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dyraaba St and West Street about 3.40pm.
The woman had been hit by the Kenworth truck driven by an 33-year-old man.
Richmond Police District states the truck travelling west “stopped to give way to traffic before entering the intersection and turning south”.
“At this time the pedestrian, a 39-year-old female, has stepped from the southeastern kerb of the intersection and began to walk across West St, towards the opposite side of the roadway,” a statement read.
“Whilst walking the female pedestrian was stuck by the ‘A’ trailer of the turning truck and subsequently fell.”
The incident sparked a multi-agency response involving NSW Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, the Volunteer Rescue Association and Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
The woman was flown to Gold Coast University Hospital and placed in the trauma ward.
She was reported by police to be in a stable condition on Tuesday morning.
Police state “it is reported that she sustained several fractures and abrasions over her body”
Fortunately, it’s believed the pedestrian did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
“At this time, she is been held for ongoing treatment and observation but it is reported she will likely be released over the coming days,” police state.
Police Forensic Services attended the scene and road diversions were in place until about 6pm.
The truck driver was taken to hospital for mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Investigations were ongoing on Tuesday morning.
Police urged anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to phone Casino Police Station, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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