NSW POLICE STATEMENT 8:49pm

About 3.15pm on Sunday 15 September 2024, emergency services were called to the Bruxner Highway near Alstonville, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District were told a Kia Rio sedan and a Lexus sedan had collided head-on.

Three people were trapped in the wreckage of both vehicles, and they were treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics and first responders.

Three people – two males and a female with age yet to be formally identified - were taken to Lismore Base hospital for further treatment.

Bruxner Highway was closed to traffic in both directions while emergency services remained at the scene.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash will be conducted by the Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ORIGINAL STORY

This afternoon, a two-car crash on the Bruxner Highway near Gap Road at Towalbyn closed the Bruxner in both directions for two and a half hours between Lismore and Ballina.

NSW Police said a bronze Kia Rio and black Lexus collided around 3:30 this afternoon, leaving three people trapped for some time.

Emergency services, Transport for NSW and a Crash Investigation Unit were in attendance.

Diversions were in place for light vehicles via Teven Rd and Ballina Road in both directions, with heavy vehicles using Big River Way and Summerland Way between Grafton and Casino. This was due to a 5 tonne load limit on the Tatham Bridge on the Casino Coraki Rd.

The rescue operation was completed by 6pm, so the Bruxner Highway is open again.

The three people are in a critical condition.

More to come.