The Department of Corrective Services NSW, which operates the jail off Goolma Road, confirmed that the man stabbed was a prisoner.

"A 27-year-old man has been taken to hospital for treatment following an assault at Wellington Correctional Centre on Monday, January 2," the statement read.

Correctional officers secured two inmates involved in the altercation that occurred around 10am. A third inmate was assessed at the prison before being to hospital.

"Corrective Services NSW and NSW Police are investigating the incident," the statement continued.

NSW Ambulance confirmed that paramedics were called to the scene.

"NSW Ambulance responded at about 11.30am today to a man in his 20s on Goolma Rd in Wuuluman," a spokesman said.

"Paramedics treated the man for multiple stab wounds.

"He was airlifted to Orange Hospital by the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter."

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