A SERIOUS single-vehicle crash has closed part of the New England Highway near Belford on Sunday morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 8am to reports a car had lost control and rolled.
Paramedics, police, NSW Fire and Rescue and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were tasked to the scene.
A man in his 40s was treated for a head laceration and back pain. He remains in a stable condition and was transported to John Hunter Hospital.
A teenager was also in the car at the time of the crash. The teen suffered head injuries and was in a serious condition. The patient was flown to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
Parts of the highway have reopened to traffic, but there are still significant delays. As of 11am Sunday one of two lanes remained closed in both directions at Kirkton Road.
Emergency services remain on site. Drivers should exercise caution and allow extra travel time.
