A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state's Hunter Region.
About 7.25pm yesterday (Saturday 17 January 2026), emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Salamander Bay, following reports two vehicles had collided.
The driver of a Toyota Rav4 – a 77-year-old woman – died at the scene.
The passengers – two men aged 78 and 79, and a 76-year-old woman – were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital, all in stable condition.
The driver and passenger of a Subaru Forester – a 66-year-old man and 60-year-old woman – were also treated and taken to the same hospital in stable condition.
Officers attached to Port Hunter Stephens Police District established crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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