Sydney: Four people have died and three more have been injured in two separate road accidents throughout New South Wales (NSW), Australia on Saturday night (Nov 14).
The first incident resulted in two deaths and two serious injuries near Avoca in the Southern Highlands. A further two deaths and one injury occurred when a car crashed into a tree near Tyalgum, in the north of the State.
Police have commenced investigations into both incidents. The deceased have not yet been officially identified.
Two Killed and Two Seriously Injured in Avoca
The first incident occurred just before 7pm on Saturday on Sheepwash Road and Walker Road in Avoca, approximately 15km south east of Moss Vale.
Emergency services attended reports of a two-car crash. Police from the Southern Highlands Police District attended and found the two vehicles involved in a collision.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. One was the driver and one was the passenger of one of the vehicles. The other vehicle contained a 64-year-old female driver and a 65-year-old male passenger who both suffered serious injuries.
Paramedics from NSW Ambulance attended and assisted the injured and transported them to Liverpool Hospital.
Police attended the scene to set up a crime scene and commenced an investigation. A report will also be prepared for the Coroner.
Two Killed in Car Crash Into Tree Near Tyalgum
Two people were killed and one seriously injured when a car veered off the road and crashed into a tree near Tyalgum, Northern NSW.
Emergency services were called to Tyalgum Road, near Swifts Road, around 10:30pm on Saturday. The location is approximately 18km west of Murwillumbah.
Tweed/Byron Police District police attended and located the vehicle which had veered off.
Two occupants, both believed to be in their 20s, were assisted by police. However, they were pronounced dead at the scene before paramedics from NSW Ambulance arrived.
The third occupant, also believed to be in their 20s, was treated at the scene and taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Crime scene specialists from the Crash Investigation Unit will attend to investigate. A report will also be prepared for the Coroner.
Police Investigate Fatal Accidents
Crime scenes have been set up and police are investigating both incidents.
The deceased’s identities have not been officially confirmed. Police are encouraging anyone with any information regarding either incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
The incidents have once again highlighted road safety issues in rural areas of New South Wales.