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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Casino on Christmas Day.

At about 2pm emergency services were called to the Naughtons Gap Road after a Toyota Avalon and a Holden Epica collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota Avalon, a 67-year-old woman, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

The driver and passenger of the Holden Epica were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries.

Officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and Richmond Local Area Command attended the scene.

An investigation into the crash is underway and a brief will be prepared for the coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/

 


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