![](https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/43880603_371820033358531_4451245998961852416_n.png?_nc_cat=109&oh=227fece65783a18ff620f425be884461&oe=5C3EA212)
Police are now investigating the events leading up to a head-on collision near Cessnock last night.
At about 7:30pm, a Toyota Hilux and a Mitsubishi Pajero which were travelling in opposite directions, collided along Lake Road at Elrington.
The 26-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the utility suffered serious injuries, including head lacerations.
While an 18-year-old female driver had to be cut free from her vehicle.
Both have been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
A male passenger was also taken to hospital as a precaution, while another passenger managed to escape injury.