A woman has died after a two-vehicle crash near Tweed Heads earlier today (Monday, 30 June).
About 7.30am, emergency services were called to Tweed Valley Way, Tumbulgum, following reports of a crash.
At the scene, officers found a hatchback and SUV had collided head-on.
The driver of the hatchback was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene; however, was unable to be revived.
While yet to be formally identified, she is believed to be 85 years old.
The driver of the SUV – a 43-year-old woman – sustained minor injuries and was taken to Tweed Valley Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and inquiries into the crash are underway by Tweed/Byron Police District and the Crash Investigation Unit.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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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