Man in his 30s is SHOT by police sparking Easter holiday long weekend road chaos as a major highway is closed off
- Part of the Pacific Highway closed at Coffs Harbour after shooting on Thursday
- Man in his 30s was reportedly shot in the shoulder by police, taken to hospital
- Ongoing police operation and highway closure has sparked major traffic delays
A young man has been rushed to hospital after reportedly being shot by officers on the NSW mid-north coast, closing part of a major highway before the Easter long weekend.
Emergency services were called to Stadium Drive in Coffs Harbour around 10.30am on Thursday following reports a man in his 30s had been shot.
The man was treated for a gunshot wound to his shoulder and taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Police have launched an investigation and closed the Pacific Highway at Stadium Drive.
Police remain at the scene of a shooting at Coffs Harbour which has closed the Pacific Highway
‘Southbound traffic is not affected, northbound traffic could to be disrupted for some time,’ an alert read.
A police spokeswoman was unable to provide further details.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area with traffic delays in both directions on Pacific Highway between Sawtell Road in Boambee and Stadium Drive.
The chaos unfolded on Stadium Drive (pictured) near the Pacific Highway
‘Use an alternative route or consider delaying your trip,’ Live Traffic NSW states.
Locals have reported Sawtell Road is also blocked both directions, with wet weather causing further delays.
The operation has also delayed local bus services by up to an hour.
The incident has sparked traffic delays on the Pacific Highway and nearby thoroughfares
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