A woman has tragically lost her life following a severe two-vehicle collision at Bishops Bridge, located approximately 6 kilometers west of Maitland, this afternoon.
Emergency services responded to the incident on Old Maitland Road at around 2:15 PM. The crash involved an SUV and a utility vehicle, with the collision resulting in the SUV driver being trapped.
The driver, a woman in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released. The utility vehicle’s driver, a man in his 30s, along with his two young passengers—aged one and six—were transported to John Hunter Hospital. Their injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.
A crime scene has been established, and Hunter Valley Police District officials have begun their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Old Maitland Road between Majors Lane and Boundary Road remains closed in both directions, causing significant traffic delays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner as part of the ongoing investigation.