NB: Mungindi is pronounced – mung + in + die
A multi-agency operation is continuing near the NSW-Queensland north-west border after a SUV crashed off a road and into a creek, trapping two people.
Emergency services were called to Carwal Creek Bridge, south of the Mungindi township, after a SUV left Morialta Road after 1.15am (Sunday 15 September 2024), crashed down an embankment and landed in the creek becoming submerged.
Friends travelling in another vehicle noticed the SUV was no longer following and returned to find the crash scene. They were joined by a local property owner and helped a woman, believed to be in her 20s, out of the vehicle.
Despite efforts of the rescuer, he was unable to release the remaining occupants, believed to be a man and a second woman.
The injured woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers attached to New England Police District, as well as NSW Ambulance, and members of Mungindi RFS, responded to the scene. Police Divers and Crash Investigators are en route.
The police operation will continue throughout the morning and Morialta Road remains closed in both directions.
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.
