A teenager is fighting for life after a shocking dog attack inside a NSW home.
Emergency services were called to a home on Broughton St in Singleton about 11.30am on Thursday.
First responders found a 16-year-old girl with critical injuries to her head, neck and body.
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She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.
Police said they were told the girl was at a friend’s home when she was attack by a large 10-year-old mixed breed dog.
“Passers-by intervened and were able to get the dog off the girl before calling for assistance,” police said.
“Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District destroyed the dog with the consent of the owner.
“Police have been assisted at the scene by Singleton Council rangers.”
Police said anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Investigations are ongoing.
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