A stretch of Old Cooma Road has been closed following a suspected two-vehicle crash. Photo: Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade/Facebook.
UPDATE – March 2, 6:00 pm: Police have appealed for information about a two-car collision in southern NSW that left multiple people injured.
At about 4 pm this afternoon (2 March), emergency services were called to Old Cooma Road at Royalla, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.
A NSW Police spokesperson said multiple people were treated by paramedics.
“There are no reports of any serious injuries.
“No further details are available at this stage. Road closures are expected to be lifted shortly.”
Officers from the Monaro Police District have started an investigation into the incident.
Anyone with information about the crash (including dashcam or mobile phone footage) is urged to contact Queanbeyan Police Station by calling 02 6298 0599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
March 2, 5 pm: One person has been hospitalised and several others are feared trapped after a crash on a southern NSW road.
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Old Cooma Road at about 4 pm, to a suspected two-car collision.
The spokesperson said one person has been taken to hospital, with what police believe to be non-life-threatening injuries.
However, it is believed up to three people are trapped.
The spokesperson said police, firefighters and NSW Ambulance are expected to stay at the scene until later this evening.
“Both lanes are blocked [and are] unlikely to be opened for a few hours.”
An ACT ESA spokesperson said ACT Fire and Rescue were also called to the scene following the incident.
In a statement on social media, the Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade also asked people to avoid the area.
“Old Cooma Road is closed between Thoroughbred Drive and the Monaro Highway,” they outlined.
“Please find alternate routes of travel as we anticipate the road being closed for a while.”
Old Cooma Road is closed between Thoroughbred Drive and the Monaro Highway. Image: Google Maps.
More to come.
