Tragedy Strikes on Christmas Eve: Teenager Killed, Two Others Fighting for Life After Horror Crash on NSW Mid North Coast
- One teenager died at the scene after a car crashed into a tree on Diamond Head Road, Coralville, on Wednesday afternoon.
- Two others, the driver and a passenger, were airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
- The crash has left a community in mourning, with police urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
Festive celebrations turned to tragedy on Christmas Eve when a car carrying three teenagers crashed into a tree on the NSW Mid North Coast, killing one and leaving two others fighting for their lives.
The devastating incident occurred on Diamond Head Road at Coralville, about 35km north of Taree, at approximately 2.45pm on Wednesday. Emergency services were alerted, but one of the teenagers had sadly passed away by the time they arrived at the scene.
Paramedics worked tirelessly to treat the driver and another passenger, who were subsequently airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical but stable condition. The exact ages of the three teenage males involved have not been confirmed, but police have confirmed they were all youngsters.
A crime scene has been established, and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway. Police are appealing for anyone with information, or those who may have been in the area at the time and captured dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward and contact them.
“In a heartbreaking development, a young life has been lost, and two others are fighting for their lives,” a police spokesperson said. “We urge anyone who can assist us in determining the cause of this tragic crash to please come forward.”
The community is in shock, and the incident serves as a devastating reminder of the importance of road safety, particularly during the holiday season.