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A man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Woodburn.

Just after 7pm Thursday, 30 November 2023, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash along the Pacific Highway, Woodburn, about 35km south of Lismore.

The driver of one of the vehicles – a 39-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

The 23-year-old male driver of the second vehicle was taken to Lismore Base Hospital by paramedics in a critical but stable condition.

Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.


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