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Fatal crash at Swansea claims passenger’s life

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A 92-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Swansea on Wednesday, 26 August.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Rawson and Pelican streets about 12.05pm after reports of a multi-vehicle crash.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended and found a Subaru SUV and Toyota utility had collided.

The front passenger of the Subaru, a 92-year-old woman, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Police have since been informed she died in hospital.

The 67-year-old female driver of the Subaru was also taken to John Hunter Hospital for assessment.

The 36-year-old male driver of the Toyota was not injured and was taken to Belmont Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the NSW Crime Stoppers website.

Information can be provided confidentially.

Police have reminded the public not to provide information through NSW Police social media pages.

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