Fatal crash - Armidale

Sunday, 15 December 2024 12:04:45 PM

A cyclist has died, and another three cyclists have been injured following a crash in Armidale yesterday.

About 3.30pm (Saturday 14 December 2024), emergency services were called to Long Swamp Road, Armidale, following reports a car and several cyclists had collided, before the car continued and hit a tree.

One of the cyclists – a man aged in his 60’s – died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Three other cyclists – aged 57, 39 and a teenage boy were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital and Armidale Hospital in a stable condition.

The driver of the vehicle – a woman aged in her 30’s – was trapped and released shortly following the arrival of emergency services.

She was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers from New England Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue, police are urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact local police 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.

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