Crash leaves homes without power

Local residents were left without power after a vehicle hit a power pole in Umina shortly before 9:30pm on October 9.

Emergency services were called to Ryans Rd, Umina, near the intersection of Karloo Rd, after reports of a crash.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command arrived to find a Ford Falcon sedan had hit a power pole.

As a result, the vehicle caught alight and several power lines came down, leaving residential blocks in Umina without power.

Three male occupants, aged 17, 21 and 29, were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics.

The 21 year old and 29 year old were conveyed by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Gosford Hospital suffering various injuries.

The 17 year old was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

Ryan Rd between Carpenter and Karloo Roads was closed while power was restored.

The Crash Investigation Unit attended and inquiries into the crash are continuing.

Media release, 10 Oct 2016

NSW Police Media