A tragic crash on Christmas Eve has claimed the life of a teenage boy and left two others fighting for their lives in hospital on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.
Crash Details and Emergency Response
The single-vehicle accident occurred on Diamond Head Road at Coralville, approximately 35 kilometres north of Taree. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2:45pm on Wednesday, December 24, after reports a car had collided with a tree.
Despite the efforts of those at the scene, one passenger, a teenage male, died before paramedics could arrive. The driver and another male passenger, both also teenagers, were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the location.
Given the seriousness of their injuries, the two survivors were airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. Both were reported to be in a critical but stable condition following the crash.
Police Investigation Underway
NSW Police have confirmed that all three occupants of the vehicle were teenage males, though their exact ages have not yet been formally released. A crime scene was established on Diamond Head Road as officers from the Mid North Coast Police District began their investigation into the circumstances leading to the fatal collision.
Investigators are now appealing to the public for assistance. They are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash, or captured any mobile phone video to come forward and contact local police.
Community Impact and Appeal
The fatal crash has cast a shadow over the Christmas period for the local community and the families involved. Such incidents serve as a devastating reminder of the consequences of road trauma, particularly involving young drivers.
Police inquiries into the crash are continuing. Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the accident at this early stage of the investigation.
