Two men have died after a single vehicle crash near Casino in the state's north overnight.
About 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 March 2025), emergency services were called to Droneys Bridge Road, Fairy Hill, following reports of a single vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and found a vehicle submerged in the Richmond River.
Following initial inquiries, police believe the vehicle was travelling along Droneys Bridge Road, before leaving the roadway.
A 22-year-old female occupant of the vehicle was able to self-extricate. She was uninjured.
With assistance from Police Rescue and NSW SES crews, the vehicle was retrieved from the water.
The bodies of two men, believed to be aged in their 20s, were located inside the vehicle.
They are yet to be formally identified.
Police have established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Road closures are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
