An investigation is underway after two people were seriously injured in a crash on the states Central Coast this morning.
About 7.15am (Sunday 27 October 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a head on crash between a utility and a sedan along the Old Pacific Highway, at Mount White.
The driver and sole occupant of the sedan – a 27-year-old man – was trapped for approximately one hour until released by rescue personnel.
He was airlifted to Royal North Short Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The 45-year-old male driver of the utility was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he has since been released pending further inquiries.
Two female passengers – one aged 19 and another aged in her 40's – from the utility suffered minor injuries.
A third female passenger – also aged 19 – was airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers from Brisbane Waters Police District have established a crime scene that is currently being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
The Old Pacific Highway is closed in both directions and significant delays are expected as the crime scene is examined. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information, dashcam and or mobile phone footage in relation to the crash is urged to contact Gosford Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
