Two helicopters were called after the crash. Photo: Lucy Cartwright.
UPDATE: 3:30 pm on Thursday (28 May): Two people in their 70s have been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after their ute, which was towing a caravan, rolled.
The crash occurred just before 12 pm today (28 May) on the Princes Highway at North Batemans Bay, near Cors Parade.
A NSW Police spokesperson said they were trapped and needed to be extracted from the vehicle.
Both were airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious condition after being treated by paramedics at the scene.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told Region the female had head and chest injuries, while the man suffered injuries to his shoulder.
Police have commenced an investigation into the cause of the crash. Their inquiries are continuing.
28 May, 1:55 pm: At least one person has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on the Princes Highway.
A NSW Police spokesperson said a car towing a caravan crashed just before 12 pm today (28 May) on the Princes Highway at North Batemans Bay, near Cors Parade.
Two helicopters were called to the scene, but the spokesperson was unable to provide details about any injuries.
Live Traffic NSW asks motorists to reduce their speed and prepare to merge while driving through the area.
“Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time,” their alert outlines.
Traffic on the Princes Highway has been affected in both directions: Image: Live Traffic NSW.
Region understands that the changed conditions are likely to stay in place for several hours.
Police crash scene investigators are also expected to examine the scene this afternoon.
More to come.
