Duty officer with Chifley Police District Inspector Glenn Cogdell said the crash occurred at Evans Plains, between Blayney and Bathurst, just after 3.45pm, with both drivers trapped in the wreckage for a short period.

Police Rescue, Fire and Rescue NSW, Ambulance, SES and the Rural Fire Service all attended the crash, which closed the highway in both directions, while emergency crews worked at the scene.

MAP: The area where the crash occurred …

The 18-year-old, who was driving a Proton Jumbuck travelling west, suffered serious leg injuries after her car collided with a Holden Barina, being driven in an easterly direction by an 81-year-old from Gooloogong.

Inspector Cogdell said investigators are still piecing together the cause of the collision, and investigations in the crash remain ongoing.

“The teenager was treated at the scene by paramedics for injuries to her legs, before being airlifted to Liverpool.

“The 81-year-old female, and her 62-year-old male passenger, also from Gooloogong, were also treated at the scene, and taken to Orange hospital via road ambulance for further treatment.”  

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.