Two people have died after a SUV crashed off a road and into a creek near the NSW-Queensland border.
Emergency services were called to Carwal Creek Bridge, south of the Mungindi township, after a SUV left Morialta Road after 1.15am today (Sunday 15 September 2024), crashed down an embankment and landed in the creek becoming submerged and trapping three people.
Friends travelling in another vehicle noticed the SUV was no longer following and returned to find the crash scene.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended, alongside Police Divers, NSW Ambulance, and members of Mungindi RFS.
A 23-year-old woman was helped out of the vehicle and was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
About 12pm today (Sunday 15 September 2024) the bodies of a man and woman – both aged in their 20s - were recovered from the submerged vehicle.
The pair are yet to be formally identified.
Crash Investigators have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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.
