Alleged drunk driver arrested for striking two women in their 70s with his car in Casino
Two women in their 70s have been rushed to Lismore Base Hospital and flown to Gold Coast Uni Hospital after being struck by a car in Casino. Here is what we know.
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Two women in their 70s are in a critical and serious condition after a man ran them over in his car in Northern NSW.
Around 10.50am Thursday, April 13, emergency services were called to Barker Street, Casino, following reports two women had been hit by a Toyota Camry sedan.
Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics administered CPR to one of the women, aged 73.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter medical team and road Paramedics treated her at the scene for multiple injuries before flying her to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
A 74-year-old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Lismore Base Hospital in a serious condition.
Investigators from Richmond Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Specialist police are examining the area.
The driver of the vehicle, a 57 year old male, underwent a roadside breath test, which allegedly returned a positive result.
He was arrested and taken to Casino Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.
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