Two men injured after gun accidentally fires on NSW Central Coast
Two men suffered gunshot wounds to their legs after a rifle accidentally fired. Lara Coffey
Two men have suffered gunshot wounds after a rifle accidentally misfired on the NSW Central Coast.
Emergency services were called to a rifle range on Woy Woy Road, Kariong, just after 10am today.
Paramedics treated two men, believed to be in their 50s, for gunshot wounds.
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Both men had gunshot wounds to their legs.
"Both patients received leg wounds from the shotgun that discharged," NSW Ambulance Inspector Ashley Capps said.
Four ambulance crews and a Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter attended the scene.
One man was transported to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition.
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One man was taken to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition. Google Maps
The other man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
"It's remarkable neither patient suffered life-threatening injuries," Inspector Capps said.
Inspector Capps said safety around firearms should be "the number one priority".
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