Midnight burnout ends with seven in hospital

A teenage driver allegedly doing burnouts in front of a crowd has crashed into a parked car, injuring seven people, including two children who are in hospital in a serious condition.

Police from the Hunter Valley were called to Bromage Road, Abermain, about 12.05am Sunday. They were told a vehicle allegedly doing a burnout in front of a crowd lost control and crashed into a parked car, which hit onlookers.

The driver, an 18-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for further assessment, where he remains under police guard.

Two children – aged 5 and 6 – were treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Five adults were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

A crime scene was established and the Crash Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.

More to come.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.