Woman dies following crash near Coffs Harbour

A woman has died following a three-vehicle crash near Coffs Harbour on Friday evening that saw emergency services called to the Pacific Highway at Boambee.

Police have been told a Subaru Forester and a Mazda 6, both travelling southbound, collided. Then the Mazda and a northbound Nissan X-Trail collided.

The Nissan driver - a 69-year-old Bonville woman - was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus with serious back injuries. She passed away yesterday (Wednesday).

The Mazda driver- a 56-year-old Nambucca Heads woman - was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus with back and hand injuries.

The Subaru driver- a 29-year-old Suffolk Park woman - was uninjured.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.