Serious single vehicle crash near Orange

Emergency services are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle in the states Central West.

About 3.15pm today (Saturday 6 January 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a single vehicle roll over along the Mitchell Highway, Molong, approximately 35km north of Orange.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 55-year-old male driver and passengers at the scene.

The driver was taken to Orange Hospital.

The passengers – an 82-year-old woman and an 81-year-old man – were airlifted to Westmead Hospital.

All three are in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Central West Police District have secured a crime scene which is being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

The Mitchell Highway is presently closed in both directions and motorists are urged to avoid the area. It is anticipated that the roadway will remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time.

As investigations continue police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Orange Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.

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