Two men have been seriously injured in a pedestrian tunnel in Shellharbour after crashing a motorcycle.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Wattle Road and Carrington Street, Barrack Heights about 7.20pm on Friday, to reports that a motorcycle had crashed into the wall of the tunnel.
Paramedics treated the 22-year-old rider and his 19-year-old passenger at the scene.
The older man suffered a facial injury and arm injury and was airlifted to St George Hospital.
The younger man sustained a leg injury and was taken to Wollongong Hospital.
Both were in a serious but stable condition.
Police are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Lake Illawarra police on 4232 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
