A woman has died following a head-on collision in southern New South Wales, leaving several others with serious injuries.
Crash details
Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Hume Highway and Yass Valley Way at Manton, approximately 10 kilometres north of Yass, shortly before 1:45 pm on Saturday. Police confirmed that a Mazda sedan and a Ford station wagon collided head-on, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old female passenger at the scene.
Injuries and hospitalisations
Paramedics treated the driver of the Mazda, a 37-year-old man, for chest and pelvis injuries before transporting him to Canberra Hospital in critical condition. A woman in her 30s, also a passenger in the Mazda, received treatment at the scene and was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in critical condition. A second passenger, a 70-year-old man, was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital in serious condition.
The driver of the Ford, a 32-year-old woman who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Canberra Hospital for further medical attention.
Investigation underway
Police have established a crime scene, which will be examined by officers from the Southern Crash Investigation Unit. Officers from the Hume Police District will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
Appeal for information
Police are urging anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
