Multiple fatalities in Pacific Hwy crash at Nabiac

Two people have died, and four others have been rushed to hospital following a “heartbreaking” multi vehicle crash on the state’s Mid North Coast today.

Police are at the scene of a multi-car crash at Nabiac. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Two people have died, and four others have been rushed to hospital following a “heartbreaking” multi vehicle crash on the state’s Mid North Coast.

About 9.50am, emergency services were called to the northbound lane of the M1 Motorway, near Nabiac about 30km south of Taree, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Manning-Great Lakes Police District arrived to find a Nissan SUV and a Toyota Landcruiser which was pulling a caravan had crashed before the SUV hit a prime mover.

Two people from the Nissan SUV died at the scene and are yet to be formally identified, but a black chihuahua that was travelling in the car was uninjured and is believed to still be in the area.

The driver and three passengers from the Toyota Landcruiser - a man aged 42, a woman aged 43 and two children aged eight and nine – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

The accident took place south of Nabiac on the Pacific Highway near Crokers Rd.

The driver of the prime mover was uninjured and was taken to Manning Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

Myall Lakes state Nationals MP Tanya Thompson, whose electorate takes in Nabiac, expressed her shock and sadness in a Facebook post.

Generic map image of Nabiac, NSW. Picture: Google Maps

“Emergency services are responding to a two-car crash on the Pacific Highway near Crokers Rd, Nabiac,” Ms Thompson said.

“Sadly, there have been multiple fatalities confirmed, and other occupants have been transported to hospital,” she wrote.

“My thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families, friends, and first responders affected by this heartbreaking incident.”

Police have established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the cause of the incident.

As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam vision or information about the incident to contact Manning-Great Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police are also asking for assistance to locate the black chihuahua that answers to the name Armani that left the scene following the crash.

Live Traffic NSW has warned motorists to expect significant delays and advise that one of the two northbound lanes of the Pacific Hwy, and one of the two southbound lanes, are closed.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible.

More to come.