Teen hospitalized after motorbike crashes into tree at Royal National Park
A 19-year-old suffered leg and hand injuries in a motorbike crash on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive near Garie Road just after 1.10pm.
A teenager has been taken to hospital after he crashed his motorbike into a tree in the Royal National Park on Thursday afternoon. Paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to St George Hospital in Kogarah in a stable condition.
The 19-year-old had injured his leg and hand in the impact. Emergency crews closed Sir Bertram Stevens Drive for a time while they treated the rider and cleared the crash site.
The road has since reopened.
- 19 years old
- Age
- St George Hospital in Kogarah
- Hospital
- just after 1.10pm Thursday
- Time
Why it mattersMotorbike crashes can cause serious injuries fast; this one shows the importance of rapid emergency response and proper safety equipment.
AustraliaRoad closures at the Royal National Park can affect visitors and locals in the Illawarra and south Sydney region during peak travel times.
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