Ashcroft crash: Two killed in two-car collision in Sydney’s south-west
- Two young boys were killed in a crash in Sydney’s south-west
- Police are looking for two others who reportedly fled
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Two young boys have died in a horror crash in Sydney’s south-west.
A gray sedan crashed into a tree and an electricity pole in Maxwell’s Avenue, Ashcroft, with such force on Monday at around 10.50am that the vehicle was torn in half.
Two occupants of the car, believed to be between 10 and 15 years old, died at the scene.
Their bodies were believed to be scattered across the lawn of a property more than five meters from the main body of the car.
Police have launched a manhunt after witnesses revealed that two people had fled.
A gray sedan crashed into a tree and a utility pole in Maxwell’s Avenue, Ashcroft, at around 10.50am on Monday. Two young boys, believed to be aged between 10 and 15, died at the scene
Emergency services arrived on the scene and police closed the surrounding streets.
Footage from the scene showed a silver sedan torn in half.
“On arrival, officers from Liverpool Police Area Command were advised that a gray sedan crashed into a tree and electricity pole, before two people reportedly exited the vehicle and ran away,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
“Two occupants of the vehicle – two boys – died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified but are both believed to be between 10 and 15 years old.”
Arial images showed a silver sedan torn in half (pictured)
Police have launched a manhunt after witnesses revealed that two people had fled
The two victims have yet to be formally identified. There have been no reports of injuries or vehicles involved.
A crime scene has been established.
Anyone with information about the incident or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More to come.