One dead, one seriously injured after horror head on crash at Woodburn near Lismore

One man is dead and another has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a head-on crash near Lismore. Here’s the latest.

Woodburn-Coraki Rd, Woodburn where a man has died and another is in critical condition after a two-car crash on Tuesday.

One man is dead and another has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a head-on crash near Lismore.

Emergency services were called to Woodburn-Coraki Rd, Woodburn at about 9.10am on Tuesday following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival police were told an SUV and a sedan had collided head-on between Old Ferry Rd and Swan Bay-New Italy Rd.

One man was reported to be trapped in his car.

The driver of the sedan was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and a Westpac Rescue Helicopter doctor, yet despite best efforts, he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter generic file image. Picture: Alison Paterson

Police said although he is yet to be formally identified, the man is believed to be aged in his 80s.

The driver of the SUV, an 80-year-old man, was treated at the scene before being taken to Lismore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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