06/09/2026
All first responders helped out with this weekend truck crash. The driver was taken to hospital after being freed from the vehicle. We wish him a gentle recovery.
🚨 ROAD CRASH RESCUE – FAIRY HILL 🚨
At approximately 10:15pm Saturday 5th September, Casino Rescue Squad was activated to reports of a truck that had left the Summerland Way at Fairy Hill, impacted with a tree and trapped the driver.
On arrival, crews found a small food-delivery pantech truck entangled in cattle-grid fencing and partially positioned up a tree, leaving the vehicle unstable. The driver was trapped by compression around their lower legs.
Working closely with NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter critical care team, rescue crews used specialised cutting, spreading and stabilisation equipment, along with the squad’s new rescue platform, to safely access the driver.
The truck’s doors were removed before crews pushed the dashboard and steering column away from the driver’s legs, successfully freeing them. The driver was then extricated from the cab onto an ambulance stretcher and transported to hospital for further treatment.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews assisted with managing potential spills and provided fire protection for paramedics and rescuers throughout the operation.
Well done to all services involved in what was a technically challenging rescue.
We wish to drive a speedy recovery and please be respectful with the comments.
VRA Rescue NSW
VRA Rescue NSW - Region North
VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton
VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alix Thom
Richie Williamson MP
InterFire Agencies
7NEWS Coast
The Northern Rivers Times
100.9 ZZZ FM
10 News Sydney
2LM
NBN Television
7NEWS Australia
The Indy
The Northern Star
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