Woman assaulted after two-car crash in Balgownie

Investigations are underway following a crash near Wollongong today, NSW Police say.

Just before 8am tomorrow, police and emergency services responded to reports of a two-car crash at Hunter and Napier Streets, Balgownie.

Officers were told a man driving one vehicle assaulted a woman driving the other vehicle after the crash.

The man left the scene prior to police arriving.

The woman suffered facial injuries and was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a serious condition.

Police are investigating.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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