Two women in their 50s and a young child remain in a serious condition following a head-on collision near Coffs Harbour.
Police say that at about 5.20pm yesterday afternoon, emergency services were called to Upper Orara Road at Upper Orara, following reports a Toyota Corolla travelling north and a Kia Sportage travelling south collided on a bend in the southbound lane.
The occupants of the vehicles were all trapped for a short time.
The driver of the Toyota, a 51-year-old Bonville woman, was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus with several fractures and bruising.
Her passenger, an 11-year-old boy, was taken to John Hunter Hospital with shoulder and neck injuries.
The driver of the Kia, a 57-year-old Upper Orara woman, was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus with several fractures.
All three are reported to be in a serious but stable condition.
A dog travelling in the Toyota sadly did not survive the crash.
Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash have commenced by officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District and anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
