Two children have died, and a further three pedestrians have been injured after being struck by a vehicle in the state's Central West this afternoon.
About 4.30pm (Tuesday 5 January 2021), emergency services were called to Warne Street, Wellington, south of Dubbo, following reports five pedestrians had been struck by a car.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated an adult and four children at the scene, however, two of the children later died.
The adult and two other children are being transferred to hospital – one in a serious condition.
Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District have established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit, who are en-route.
Police have been told the driver of the vehicle left the scene prior to their arrival.
Inquiries are continuing and anyone who may have information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
