Two people have died and a third is in hospital after a vehicle left Tyalgum Road and hit a tree on Saturday night.
Emergency services were called to Tyalgum Road, near Swifts Road, Tyalgum, west of Murwillumbah, about 10.30pm on Saturday, 14 November.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District found the vehicle had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
Two occupants, believed to be in their 20s, were assisted by police before NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. Both died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified.
A third occupant, also believed to be in their 20s, was treated at the scene. They were taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene has been set up and will be examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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