Six taken to hospital after stolen car crashes - Port Stephens-Hunter

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 07:04:05 AM

An investigation is underway following a pursuit and crash in the Hunter region this morning.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling Woodberry Road at Millers Forest about 4.15am (Wednesday 25 June 2025), when they saw a vehicle which had been reported stolen.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop when directed, a pursuit was initiated. It continued for less than a minute before the car left the road and crashed at Woodberry, about 5km north of Hexham.

Officers immediately rendered assistance to six people – believed to be teenagers – allegedly travelling in the vehicle.

NSW Ambulance paramedics have taken all six to John Hunter Hospital for assessment; police have been advised their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Checks have since revealed the car was stolen during an aggravated break-and enter-on a home in East Maitland overnight.

Initial inquiries indicate a 15-year-old boy was driving the car at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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