Policeman Injured in Collision

A off duty policeman has been injured this evening in a collision. The incident took place just after 8pm this evening at the corners of Moore and Gale street in Umbilo. When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found two motor vehicles in the intersection and the police officer still seated in the driver seat. ER24 Advance Life Support paramedic Brian Hamilton had to give the patient some pain medication before the paramedics could move him He had suffered possible neck and back injuries, plus was complaining of severe pain to his right shoulder. He was transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is alleged that the police officer had just finished his shift at the Umbilo Police Station and was travelling along Gale street when the collision occurred. It is unclear who was at fault but no serious injuries were noted from the other vehicle.