Three vehicle collision at Latham

ACT Fire & Rescue and the ACT Ambulance Service are currently on scene at a three vehicle accident at Kingsford Smith and Southern Cross Drives, Latham.

Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to free one female passenger who was trapped in the vehicle whilst intensive care paramedics from the ACT Ambulance Service were in the vehicle treating and stabilising the patient during the rescue operation.

Five patients were assessed in total with two taken to hospital. A pregnant female patient was treated for head, lower leg and possible abdominal injuries with paramedics transporting her to The Canberra Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The male driver was treated for minor injuries and taken to The Canberra Hospital in a stable condition.