7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Fatal crashes in Burrumbuttock, Bungendore & Geurie | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
Long Weekend Road Toll: Eight people have died in eight separate crashes across NSW.
Three of those fatal crashes occurred in less than 24 hours yesterday.
Police say that between 1am and 8am yesterday, a Ford Falcon sedan was travelling west along Stoney Park Road at Burrumbuttock – about 30km north east of Albury – when the vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. The driver and only occupant – a 22-year-old man – died at the scene. Officers from Albury Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
About 3.20pm yesterday, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on the Kings Highway at Bungendore. The 17-year-old male driver a Nissan X-Trail died at the scene.
The other driver, a 71-year man and his 66-year-old wife, were trapped in their Toyota Kluger before being assisted from the vehicle a short time later. They remain in Canberra Hospital suffering fractures. They are said to be in a stable condition. Police from Monaro Police District are conducting investigations into the incident.
About 4.15pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Mitchell Highway at Geurie – 30km south-east of Dubbo – following reports of a two-vehicle crash. The driver of one of the vehicles – a 69-year-old woman – died at the scene. A 69-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital with serious injuries. The 71-year-old female driver of the second vehicle was also flown to the same hospital with serious injuries. Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District will assist with the investigations led by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Police say reports will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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