Three people have died, and one person is in critical condition following a head-on collision between two SUVs in the Armidale area.
Emergency services were called to New England Highway about 6.50pm on Saturday following reports of a crash.
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Officers found a black Holden SUV and a silver Mazda SUV, both damaged due to the collision.
The driver of the Holden, a 27-year-old man, and his passenger, a 27-year-old woman, died at the scene, along with a 41-year-old man who was the Mazda driver.
The front seat passenger of the Mazda — a 34-year-old woman — was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Armidale Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation commenced.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact New England Police District or Crime Stoppers.
