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Single-Vehicle Rollover Causes Major Delays on Pacific Highway – Urunga (near Raleigh), NSW – 22 December 2025

22 December 2025 · about 7:20am · Pacific Highway & Short Cut Road, Urunga (near Raleigh), NSW

Published 22 December 2025 · Updated 23 December 2025

Key facts

When
22 Dec 2025Monday, about 7:20am
Where
Pacific Highway & Short Cut Road, Urunga (near Raleigh), NSW
Type
Single-vehicle rollover
Injured
1 person32-year-old woman — passenger; transported to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Investigation
NSW PolicePolice have commenced investigations into the cause of the rollover.

What happened

Incident Overview

A single-vehicle rollover on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has injured one passenger and caused significant traffic disruption on the NSW Mid North Coast. The crash occurred near the intersection with Short Cut Road during the Monday morning peak, prompting police to close all northbound lanes while investigations were carried out. One woman was hospitalised in a serious but stable condition, while the driver and another passenger were not injured.

  • Crash Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 (around 7:20am)
  • Location: Pacific Highway & Short Cut Road, Urunga (near Raleigh), NSW
  • SUV — single-vehicle rollover near highway intersection
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 32-year-old woman — passenger; transported to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 37-year-old male driver — uninjured; breath test returned a negative result.
    • Additional passenger — uninjured.

The crash caused major traffic congestion on the Pacific Highway ahead of the Christmas travel period. Motorists were diverted via Ballards Road and Giinagay Way, with heavy traffic also affecting the town of Urunga.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to the crash scene.
  • The injured passenger was transported to Coffs Harbour Hospital.
  • All northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway were closed during the investigation.
  • Traffic delays extended up to 20 kilometres, reaching as far as Hyland Park.

Investigation

Police have commenced investigations into the cause of the rollover.

  • The driver underwent roadside breath testing, which returned a negative result.
  • Investigators are examining vehicle movement and road conditions at the intersection.

Appeal for Information

Police have not issued a specific public appeal, however anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage is encouraged to assist.

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
Source
Crime Stoppers NSW: 1800 333 000

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