A teenager has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Central West region.
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About 12.30pm on Friday, emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Lachlan Valley Way, about 20kilometres south of Cowra.
On arrival, police and paramedics were told a 4WD, with a caravan attached, and a sedan, had collided.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the 18-year-old female driver of the sedan died at the scene.
Her 18-year-old male passenger was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the 4WD, a 78-year-old man, and a passenger, an 80-year-old woman, were also airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.
Lachlan Valley Way remains closed in both directions and police are urging motorists to avoid the area.
Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Crash Investigation Unit are on scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
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Four people are being treated by emergency services after a two-vehicle crash on Lachlan Valley Way south of Cowra.
A NSW Ambulance spokespersons said paramedics were called to the scene just before 12.30pm.
"We have got six road crews responding and three helicopters on the way," they said.
"A 18-year-old male is suffering from significant leg injuries. A 78-old-male is trapped with a head injury and complaining of chest and back pain.
"An 80-year-old female is out of the car complaining of neck and back pain and also has multiple lacerations."
The spokesperson said a fourth patient was suffering from critical injuries.
Live Traffic is reporting that the road has been closed in both directions after a car and caravan crash as emergency services remain on the scene.
Diversions are in place.
For northbound drivers from Boorowa, take Murringo Road, then onto the Olympic Highway to Cowra via Young.
Southbound motorists are diverted at Morongla Road, Olympic Highway, Murringo Road to re-join Lachlan Valley Way at Boorowa via Young.
This route is suitable for all vehicles and will add around 40 minutes to your travel time.