Two men have died and two have been injured after a crash in Newcastle's north-western suburbs overnight.
Emergency services were called to Maitland Road, Mayfield East, about 11.15pm (Saturday 30 August 2025), after a maroon Toyota Corolla left the road and struck a power pole, catching alight on impact.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, and the driver's-side back-seat passenger, a 19-year-old man, were assisted from the wreckage by passers-by; however, the remaining two passengers were trapped.
Officers from Fire and Rescue NSW arrived on-site and were able to remove the two remaining occupants, who were taken to John Hunter Hospital suffering critical burns.
Police have been advised both men – believed to be aged in their 20s – have now died.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District understand all four men are students in Australia and police are now working with officials from the High Commission of Bangladesh.
The driver remains under guard in hospital undergoing treatment for minor injuries. The second man has also been taken to hospital.
Investigators are now appealing for anyone with information about the crash to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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