Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Ballina on Wednesday afternoon.
About 12.25pm (Wednesday, 18 December, 2024), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Tintenbar, after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
The driver of the car, a 35-year-old woman, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
She was taken to Lismore Hospital for the treatment of injuries believed to be minor and for mandatory testing.
The front passenger, a 97-year-old woman, was treated at the scene by a Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NSW Ambulance paramedics for multiple injuries before being transported by road ambulance, accompanied by the helicopter’s medical team.
She was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.
The two rear passengers – aged 15 and 16 – were assessed at the scene for minor injuries.
Police from Richmond Police District have commenced inquiries into the incident.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
For traffic updates visit: www.livetraffic.com.
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