Mother-and-daughter rescue helicopters have been called in to transport a woman and child whose car collided with a truck north of Nowra this morning.
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The woman was at the wheel of an SUV that is believed to have made right-hand turn into the truck's path on Moss Vale Road about 9am Tuesday.
The truck impacted with the driver's side of the car, pressing up against the woman and child.
The woman was trapped inside the car for about 15 minutes before emergency services were able to move the truck and free her from the wreckage using rescue equipment.
NSW Ambulance's chief inspector for the Illawarra Shoalhaven, Terry Morrow, said the woman suffered a closed head injury and possible internal injuries, including a ruptured liver. She was flown to St George Hospital.
The girl, believed aged about 8, suffered a concussion and two broken legs and was airlifted to Westmead Childrens' Hospital.
"Both occupants are in a critical but stable condition," Insp Morrow said.
"To have two helicopters at the scene is unusual.
"Luckily the truck was empty at the time, otherwise there probably would have been significant damage and more serious injuries."
The driver of the truck, which had been heading up Cambewarra mountain, was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
As police commence an investigation they've called on anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
EARLIER: Moss Vale Road is closed in both directions and traffic diversions are in place. Diversions for light vehicles only:
- Northbound - from Princes Highway at North Nowra take Illaroo Road, Hockeys Lane, Tannery Rd, Barfield Rd, then Moss Vale Rd.
- Southbound - Barfield Rd, Tannery Rd, Hockeys Ln, Illaroo Rd and Princes Hwy.
This diversion is not suitable for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicle drivers should park up and wait or delay their journey.
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Angela Thompson
Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Jorja McDonnell
Jorja reports for the South Coast Register, and occasionally the Milton-Ulladulla Times. Email: jorja.mcdonnell@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0438 842 394
Jorja reports for the South Coast Register, and occasionally the Milton-Ulladulla Times. Email: jorja.mcdonnell@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0438 842 394
