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Orange: Two men died and two others hospitalised

A 23-year-old driver of a stolen vehicle and another man have died following a four-vehicle crash in the state’s west. Here’s the latest.

Two men have died following a four-vehicle crash in Orange on Thursday. ​
Two men have died following a four-vehicle crash in Orange on Thursday. ​

Two men have died following a four-vehicle crash in Orange on May 25.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers attempted to stop a Holden Commodore after it was reported stolen from Queen St, Blayney on May 25.

Officers initiated a pursuit when the vehicle failed to stop which was terminated due to the manner of driving and weather conditions.

Emergency services were called to Mitchell Highway in Orange a short time later, following reports of a four-vehicle collision.

Mitchell Highway, Orange. Picture: Graham Schumann
Mitchell Highway, Orange. Picture: Graham Schumann

The stolen vehicle, Ford Ranger, a small hatchback and a bus had collided - killing the 23-year-old commodore driver at the scene.

The male driver and passenger of the Ford Ranger were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Orange Health Service for further treatment.

The bus driver was not injured - there were no passengers on board.

Police have established a crime scene and Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the cause of the crash.

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