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Critical incident investigation underway after crash -Ballina
A critical incident investigation has been declared after a police pursuit in the State’s north.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District attempted to stop a vehicle on the Pacific Highway, Ballina about 7.35pm (Friday 7 May 2021)
When the vehicle failed to stop a low-speed pursuit was initiated. A short time later the man’s vehicle and a truck were involved in a head on crash.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
The Pacific Highway is closed in both directions at West Ballina just south of the Bruxner Highway.
News 19th Jan 2021 9:00 AM
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Subscriber only The first patch of pavement on a three-year, $10 million upgrade of one of the region s major secondary transport routes, the Woodburn-Coraki Road, has begun. The initial round of works, scheduled to take seven days, involve resurfacing a 270m section at the Woodburn end of the road, between the Rocky Mouth Creek bridge and the start of the 100kmh zone. This will include removal of the current surface of the road and replacing it with a premium asphalt mix to ensure durability, longevity, and a smooth ride quality for motorists. General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said the Woodburn-Coraki Road was one of the area s most vital roads, and its upgrade had been a long-term council priority.