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Incident Overview
On Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, a crash occurred on Canola Way in Coolamon, NSW, involving a car and a stationary truck. A 27-year-old woman and her two-year-old child were traveling in the car when it collided with the rear of a prime mover that had a trailer attached.
Details of the Crash
The car, a utility vehicle, sustained significant damage in the collision, with the front end being crushed under the truck’s trailer. Remarkably, the child, who was properly secured in a car seat in the back of the vehicle, escaped with only a minor cut to the head.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide assistance. Paramedics treated the 27-year-old female driver for shock and the two-year-old child for the minor head injury. Both were transported to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The truck driver was uninjured in the incident.
Importance of Child Car Seats
Images from the scene show the severity of the damage to the car, with the front end almost completely crushed. However, the child’s car seat remained intact, highlighting the critical role that properly installed and secured car seats play in protecting young children in crashes. Police emphasized the importance of this safety measure, stating that the child’s car seat likely saved their life.
Investigation
The driver of the car underwent a roadside breath test, which returned a negative result. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of road safety and the vital role that child car seats play in protecting young passengers.