NSW: Truck slams into cyclists leaving one dead, one in hospital

AAP General News (Australia)
12-11-2007
NSW: Truck slams into cyclists leaving one dead, one in hospital

A truck has slammed into a group of cyclists near Newcastle .. leaving one person dead
and another in hospital.

One northbound lane of the Old Pacific Highway remains closed at Blacksmiths .. north
of Swansea .. following the incident at 6.45am (AEDT).

A 33-year-old man was in cardiac arrest when emergency crews arrived .. but he died
a short time later from his injuries.

NSW Ambulance originally reported another cyclist died at the scene .. but a spokesman
says only one fatality occurred as a result of the incident.

A second cyclist was treated for minor injuries and made his own way to hospital.

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KEYWORD: CYCLISTS (SYDNEY)

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