Sydney jetskier crashes into tree on the Georges River

A 35-year-old man has been seriously injured after his jet-ski slammed into a tree on the bank of the Georges River in Sydney’s west on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the Georges River, near the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and Rabaul Road in Georges Hall about 4.15pm following reports of a jet-ski crash.

Initial investigations suggest the rider of the jet-ski was riding alone, when he left the river and crashed into a tree.

The rider, a 35-year-old man, was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics for serious injuries, and was transported to hospital.

No one else was injured during the incident. A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.

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