One dead and multiple injuries in multi-vehicle collision at intersection of Blue Haven Way and Motorway Link Road

Emergency services are at the scene of the accident at the intersection of the Motorway Link Road and Blue Haven Way at Doyalson.

A woman, aged in her 20s, believed to be one of the drivers, died at the scene.

The accident, which occurred about 2.20pm, has closed the link road in both directions.

The Hunter Westpac rescue helicopter will pick up an 80-year-old man with possible spinal injuries and fly him to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.

Motorists are being urged to use Sparks Road and the Pacific Highway instead.

More to come