1.30PM UPDATE:
Two men have died and another two were injured after a crash in Newcastle’s north-western suburbs overnight.
It’s understood a maroon Toyota Corolla left Maitland Road, about 11.15pm, and struck a power pole, catching alight on impact.
The driver, a 24-year-old, and his back-seat passenger, a 19-year-old, were assisted from the wreckage by passers-by.
However, the remaining two remained trapped.
Officers from Fire and Rescue NSW arrived on-site and were able to remove the occupants, who were taken to John Hunter Hospital suffering critical burns.
Police have since been advised both men – believed to be aged in their 20s – died.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District believe all four are students in Australia and they’re now working with officials from the High Commission of Bangladesh.
EARLIER:
Police are seeking public assistance after four people were seriously injured in a single car crash in Mayfield overnight.
Emergency services responded to reports, about 11.15pm on Saturday 30 August, of a vehicle catching alight after crashing into a power pole at the intersection of Maitland Road and Ingall Street.
Thankfully, bystanders were able to remove two of the male occupants – aged 24 and 19.
NSW Fire and Rescue crews extinguished the fire and then freed a 20-year-old man and another, who’s identity is not yet confirmed.
All four were taken to John Hunter Hospital.
The 24 and 19-year-old men are in a serious but stable condition while the other two remain critical with burns.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene that was examined by specialists from the Crash Investigation Unit.
As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with information about the incident – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Newcastle Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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