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Police are investigating the circumstance surrounding a crash at Banora Point at about 11:40am on Saturday (October 1), when emergency services were called to Durigan Place following reports a car crashed into a house.

The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and taken to Tweed Hospital for precautionary checks.

Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstance surrounding the crash.

The house will be assessed by engineers to determine its structural integrity.

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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