Two people killed in horror two-car crash involving children

Two people have been killed following a two-car crash which also involved three children and another adult.

Two people have died following a horror two-car crash in central west NSW.

The crash happened on Goolma Rd, near Gorries Lane, in Goolma about 4pm on Friday.

A male driver and a female passenger in the other car died at the scene, police said.

Three children and a woman were freed from one of the vehicles and treated by paramedics.

GOOLMA (WEST OF GULGONG) : Goolma Rd closed in both directions due to a 2-car crash. Avoid the area, use an alternative route & allow extra travel time. pic.twitter.com/2pZJuzBw8M

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Officers have established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic police.

“An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway,” police said in a statement.

The road remains closed in both directions.

People are warned to avoid the area.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.