Emergency services are responding to a serious incident involving a truck and a pedestrian on Maitland Road at Sandgate, causing major traffic disruptions for motorists heading towards Newcastle.
The southbound (city-bound) lanes of Maitland Road have been closed while emergency crews work at the scene.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area where possible and seek alternative routes, with significant delays expected to continue throughout the response operation.
Motorists travelling through Sandgate should allow extra travel time and follow directions from emergency services and traffic controllers.
Further information is expected as the incident unfolds.
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