Teen seriously injured in crash near Yass, NSW

Delays are expected on the Hume Highway after a single vehicle crash east of Yass.

About 1.45pm (Tuesday 8 January 2019), a Rav4 was travelling south on the Hume Highway, about 15km east of Yass, when the vehicle lost control and crashed into a guard rail.

An 18-year-old female front seat passenger sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The 53-year-old male driver, as well as two back seat passengers, a 39-year-old woman, and 14-year-old girl, were treated for lacerations.

The Crash Investigation Unit are attending the scene to conduct inquiries.

One lane will remain open in whilst the scene is examined. Delays are expected.

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.

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