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A cyclist has died and four others are fighting for their lives after a car allegedly plowed into a group of cyclists during a race in New South Wales’ Northern Tablelands.
Dozens of emergency services vehicles, including paramedics, police, firefighters and two rescue helicopters, responded to the horror crash on Long Swamp Road, about 14 kilometers south-west of Armidale, at 3.30pm on Saturday.
One cyclist was pronounced dead, while three others were rushed to hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 40s, had to be freed after crashing into a tree. She is being treated at the scene and remains in critical condition.
“There are still a number of paramedics at the scene,” a NSW Ambulance spokesperson said.
“Two cyclists were transported by road to Armidale Hospital, while a third cyclist was taken to Armidale Airport to be met by a Westpac rescue helicopter.”
“The driver, a woman in her 40s, is in critical condition.”
A New South Wales Police spokesperson said they responded to reports that “A car and several cyclists had collided, before the car continued and crashed into a tree.”
One cyclist was pronounced dead, while three others were rushed to hospital. The driver, who is in critical condition, is being treated at the scene of the accident (pictured: the scene of the accident)
Several emergency teams remain at the scene
‘One of the cyclists died at the scene. “He has not yet been formally identified,” the spokesperson added.
“Three other cyclists were injured and are being treated at the scene.
‘The driver of the vehicle became trapped and was freed shortly after the arrival of emergency services. She is also being treated at the scene.
“The conditions of all the injured are unknown.”
Long Swamp Road, near the Edwards Road intersection, remains closed and is not expected to reopen until tomorrow (Sunday, December 15, 2024).