Two dead, three hurt in head-on crash near Byron Bay
Two cars collided on Broken Head Rd near Suffolk Park, then a third vehicle crashed into the wreckage about 10.30am Saturday.
Emergency services found the drivers of two vehicles had died at the scene. The drivers are believed to be a woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s, not yet formally identified.
The male driver's passenger, a woman in her 60s, was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition. A woman in her 30s and a teenage boy suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
The road is closed between Beech Dr and Broken Head Reserve Rd as police investigate.
- About 10.30am Saturday
- Time
- 2 dead, 3 injured
- Casualties
Why it mattersThe closure is blocking a major route south of Byron Bay, and the crash raises questions about road safety on that stretch.
AustraliaNSW residents near Byron Bay face significant traffic disruptions. Emergency response times may be affected for people in the area.
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