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Emergency services were called to Bolziccos Road at Cawongla around 6am Friday 13 March, with responding officers told a motorbike and a car had crashed on a bend.

Paramedics treated the 30-year-old motorbike rider and a 21-year-old pillion passenger before taking them to Lismore Base Hospital with leg and head injuries.

Police said the driver of the car was a 35-year-old man who survived the crash without physical injury.

The Crash Investigation Unit is asking any witnesses to come forward, particularly the driver of a ute reported to have pulled over to help.

Anyone with information may contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Casino Police on 6662 0099.

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