Police are appealing for information after a crash 30km south of Ballina yesterday.

Emergency services were called to Broadwater-Evans Heads Road, Broadwater, about 8.50am yesterday (Thursday, 24 January 2025), following reports of a crash.

Police arriving on scene found two SUVs – a Mazda CX5 and Toyota RAV4 – had collided head-on before coming to rest in the southbound lanes.

The driver of the Mazda, a 26-year-old man, was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries, while his passenger – a woman aged 26 – suffered minor injuries.

The front passenger of the Toyota – a woman aged 43 – and both rear passengers – two teenage girls – were taken to Lismore Base Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries.

The driver of the Toyota, a 48-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

Police attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene, and inquiries into the crash are underway by the Crash Investigation Unit.

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.