A woman aged in her 80s has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s south today.
Police say that at around 11.30am, emergency services were called to Kywong-Howlong Road at Brockelsby, following reports an SUV had crashed into a tree.
“Officers attached to Murray River Police District attended and found the rear passenger of the SUV – a woman believed to be in her 80’s – had died at the scene,” NSW Police said in a statement.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the front passenger – a 71-year-old woman – before airlifting her to Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver – a 70-year-old man – was taken to Albury Base Hospital in a stable condition.
“A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash,” NSW Police said.
“Kywong-Howlong Road has been closed between Brockelsby and Walbundrie for the duration of the investigation.
“Local diversions are in place and motorists are urged to monitor livetraffic.com for any traffic updates.”
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
