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flag Three crashes in 30 minutes on Pacific Highway in Lake Macquarie caused injuries, closures, and traffic chaos on October 17, 2025.

flag On Friday, October 17, 2025, three separate car crashes occurred on the Pacific Highway in the Lake Macquarie area within a half-hour period. flag The first, near Charlestown at 10:30 a.m., involved two vehicles, prompting a full highway closure in both directions, a chemical spill response, and traffic diversions. flag Three people were treated at the scene, with two taken to hospital; none had serious injuries. flag A second crash at Belmont North involved three vehicles, injuring a man in his 80s with a possible wrist injury; others were unharmed. flag A third crash at Boolaroo left a young man with facial and head lacerations; the other driver was uninjured. flag Traffic disruptions affected multiple roads, including T C Frith Avenue, with delays reported. flag Emergency services, Transport for NSW, and tow trucks responded to all locations.

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