Liverpool: Three-car crash in Sydney’s southwest leaves woman in induced coma, fighting for life
A woman is fighting for her life after a horror three-car crash in Sydney’s southwest involving a stolen vehicle.
Police were patrolling the Liverpool area around 11pm on Wednesday when they saw a Ford Ranger ute allegedly speed through a red light on Elizabeth Drive.
A police pursuit was initiated after the driver failed to stop.
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The passenger in the sedan, a 21-year-old woman, was treated at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
The woman was trapped in the wreckage for about half an hour, and has since been placed in an induced coma, 7NEWS reports.
The female driver of the sedan, also aged 21, and a third woman in the car were treated at the scene and taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Meanwhile, the driver of the ute, which was allegedly stolen last Tuesday, has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
It is expected the 17-year-old male will be taken to Liverpool Police Station once released.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
