Police are appealing for information after a crash 30km south of Ballina on Thursday, January 23.
Emergency services were called to Broadwater-Evans Heads Road, Broadwater, about 8.50am (Thursday, January, 23, 2025), following reports of a crash.
Police arriving on scene found two SUVs – a Mazda CX5 and Toyota RAV4 – had collided head-on before coming to rest in the southbound lanes.
The driver of the Mazda, a 26-year-old man, was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries, while his passenger – a woman aged 26 – suffered minor injuries.
The front passenger of the Toyota – a woman aged 43 – and both rear passengers – two teenage girls – were taken to Lismore Base Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the Toyota, a 48-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.
Police attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene and inquiries into the crash are underway by the Crash Investigation Unit.
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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