A woman has died and three other people have been injured after a car crashed into a power pole north-west of Coffs Harbour overnight.
Emergency services were called to Coramba Road at Karangi about 10.45pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 following reports a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a power pole.
Police, firefighters and NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived to find significant damage at the scene, with two occupants trapped inside the vehicle.
A female passenger died at the scene before she could be freed.
Three other occupants, all believed to be in their early 20s, were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus for further treatment.
Police said a second woman suffered leg and pelvic injuries in the crash, while the male driver was undergoing medical assessment and mandatory testing. A second male occupant was also taken to hospital with injuries that are yet to be confirmed.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District established a crime scene as investigators began working to determine how the crash occurred.
Specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit travelled from Port Macquarie to conduct a forensic examination of the scene, with Coramba Road closed for several hours overnight while inquiries were carried out and the wreckage removed.
The crash caused significant disruption in the area, with police diverting traffic until the road was expected to reopen about 7am.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing, including the speed and movements of the vehicle before it left the roadway.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at Crime Stoppers NSW
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