Two people have died and another has been seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in the state's north overnight.
About 10.30pm on Saturday 14 November 2026, emergency services were called to Tyalgum Road, near Swifts Road, Tyalgum, about 18km west of Murwillumbah, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District attended and found a vehicle that had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
Two occupants – believed to be aged in their 20s – were assisted by police before the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, both died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified.
A third occupant – also believed to be aged in their 20s – was treated at the scene before being taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
