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Two teens, 16, seriously injured after horror car, motorbike collision in the Hunter Region, NSW

Two teenagers have been seriously injured following a horror collision between a car and allegedly stolen motorbike in the Hunter Region in NSW.

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Two teenagers have been seriously injured after an allegedly stolen motorbike collided with a car in the Hunter Region.

Police are investigating a crash that occurred between a motorcycle and Mazda 3 hatchback at the intersection of Main Rd and Lowry St, in Cardiff, during a routine patrol just after 2am on Sunday.

Two 16-year-old teenage boys on a motorcycle have been seriously injured after a crash in the Hunter Region just after 2am on Sunday. Picture: Newy
Two 16-year-old teenage boys on a motorcycle have been seriously injured after a crash in the Hunter Region just after 2am on Sunday. Picture: Newy

Two 16-year old boys — the rider and pillion passenger on the bike — were given first aid until the NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. They were transported to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The teenagers were both wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

Police inquiries established the motorcycle has been reported stolen from Edgeworth on May 11, but was not involved in a pursuit prior to the crash.

The 52-year old driver of the car escaped injury and was also taken to the same hospital for mandatory testing.

The motorcycle involved in the crash has been reported stolen since last month and a crime scene has been established by police. Picture: Newy
The motorcycle involved in the crash has been reported stolen since last month and a crime scene has been established by police. Picture: Newy

A crime scene has been established and is being examined by specialist police.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the crash, or with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage, to contact Belmont Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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