Three injured after serious two vehicle crash in north of Inverell

Monday, 08 December 2025 06:46:51 PM

Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in the state’s north west this afternoon.

About 2.30pm today (Monday 8 December 2025), emergency services were called to Yetman Road, Oakwood, approximately 16km north of Inverell, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Officers attached to New England Police District were told a station wagon – towing a box trailer – and a quad bike collided.

The front passenger of hatchback – a 39-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head injuries before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

The driver – a 68-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for back injuries before being taken to Armidale Hospital for further treatment.

The rider – a 24-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for leg injuries before being airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in a stable condition.

Both the driver and the rider will be subjected to a mandatory testing following their treatment.

A crime scene has been established, and officers attached to Crash Investigation Unit were called to commence an investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident or a dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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