Woman dies following crash near Newcastle

Sunday, 27 April 2025 05:06:04 PM

A woman has died following a crash near Newcastle earlier this week.

About 1.30pm on Thursday 24 April 2025, emergency services were called to a showground on Cowper St, Stroud, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and found two women – aged 72 and 82 - had been struck by a vehicle.

Both women were treated at the scene before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

About 9.30pm on Friday 25 April 2025, police were notified the 82-year-old had died.

The driver of the vehicle – a 68-year-old woman – was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Inquiries are ongoing.

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