MongA, NSW – A catastrophic head-on collision on the Kings Highway in Monga, southern New South Wales, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with four others sustaining injuries, including one critically. The incident involved two Hyundai hatchbacks, according to preliminary reports.== The exact circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation, with early indications suggesting one vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road before impacting the oncoming vehicle. Emergency services responded to the scene, a stretch of highway located approximately an hour south-east of Queanbeyan.
Among the deceased were the female driver of one of the vehicles and two passengers, identified as a teenage girl and a man.== A teenage girl was airlifted to Canberra Hospital with critical injuries and is currently fighting for life. The driver of the second vehicle, a 31-year-old man, was transported by air to Westmead Hospital in Sydney with serious injuries, and reportedly underwent surgery. In the same vehicle, a seven-year-old child was taken to Westmead Children's Hospital in a stable condition. A three-year-old child from one of the vehicles was also transported to Canberra Hospital as a precautionary measure.
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Authorities have established a crime scene and are meticulously examining the wreckage and surrounding area. Police Inspector Will Collins described the impact as "catastrophic" and highlighted the severe damage to both vehicles. The force of the collision necessitated a significant response from emergency personnel.
The fatal crash has drawn renewed attention to the safety of regional road infrastructure. The Kings Highway in the vicinity of Monga has been described by some as a "notorious stretch," prompting calls for increased road funding and safety upgrades. The disruption caused by the incident led to the closure of the Kings Highway in both directions for an extended period, with motorists advised to seek alternative routes. Clean-up crews were on site the morning after the collision.
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