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Manhunt under way after fiery crash leaves man in critical condition

A manhunt is under way for three passengers who allegedly fled the scene of a fiery crash that left a man in a critical condition.

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A manhunt continues following a fiery crash that left a driver in a critical condition.

Emergency services were called to Davies Rd in Padstow, Sydney, following reports of a two-vehicle crash about 10.40pm on Sunday.

A white Audi was on fire after a collision with a silver Nissan.

A 39-year-old is in critical condition following a fiery crash in Padstow. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty
A 39-year-old is in critical condition following a fiery crash in Padstow. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

Police were told three occupants of the Audi, believed to be men, fled the scene before officers arrived.

The 39-year-old Nissan driver was treated by paramedics on the scene and was taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition.

A crime scene was established and the Crash Investigation Unit has launched an investigation.

Anyone with information has been urged to come forward to police.

Originally published as Manhunt under way after fiery crash leaves man in critical condition

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