Man rushed to hospital after crash near Cessnock

A 62-year-old man has been taken to hospital after his sedan left the roadway and crashed into a tree near Cessnock on Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred about 1.20pm on Middle Road, when the vehicle reportedly veered off the road for reasons that are still unclear.

Emergency services attended the scene and treated the driver before he was transported to hospital.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, with initial inquiries suggesting the man may have suffered a medical episode while driving.

No further details about his condition have been released.