NSW Police Force

12/29/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/28/2023 21:29

Double fatality crash near Lithgow

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Double fatality crash near Lithgow

Friday, 29 December 2023 02:21:32 PM

Emergency services are currently on scene at a serious multi vehicle crash in the states Central Tablelands.

About 12.50pm today (Friday 29 December 2023), emergency services responded to reports of a five-vehicle crash along the Great Western Highway, Wallerawang, about 15km north of Lithgow.

Two persons have been confirmed deceased with approximately a dozen other people being treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for various injuries.

Officers from Chifley Police District have established a crime scene are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.

The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions and is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

No further information is available at this stage.

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