Monday 16 November, Science & Systems

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Four dead, three injured in two separate NSW crashes overnight

Four people died in vehicle crashes in two NSW regions on Saturday night.

Reported by 7NEWS

Why it matters

Multiple fatal crashes in one night highlight road safety risks and the human cost of traffic incidents.

In Australia. NSW road toll increases; commuters and families affected by crashes in populated regions.

Key facts

  • Two vehicles collided at an intersection near Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands just before 7pm on Saturday.
  • The driver and passenger of one car died at the scene.
  • A 64-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man from the second car were taken to Liverpool Hospital in serious condition.
  • Later that night, a car veered off Tyalgum Road near Murwillumbah.
  • It crashed into a tree.
  • Two people in their 20s died at the scene.
  • A third person in their 20s received treatment and went to Gold Coast University Hospital in stable condition.
  • Police have established crime scenes at both locations.
  • Investigations are continuing.

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