A woman has been flown to a Sydney hospital in a serious condition after her scalp was torn away from her skull in a workplace accident near Nowra.
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The 48-year-old suffered severe head injuries after her hair became caught in the drive shaft of a machine at the Manildra Group mill on Bolong Road, Bolong, about 9.40am on Thursday.
Emergency services, including four ambulance crews and a rescue helicopter responded to the incident.
NSW Ambulance Illawarra district Inspector Terry Morrow said the woman lost a significant amount of blood.
She was treated at the scene before being flown by helicopter to St George Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
SafeWork NSW is investigating the incident.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
