Balgowlah car crash: Two people killed after car hits tree and bursts into flames in Sydney
Two people have been killed in a horror car crash after the vehicle hit a tree and burst into flames on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
At about 10.45pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to reports of a black Toyota Corolla crashing into a tree and catching fire along Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation, Balgowlah.
NSW Fire and Rescue arrived soon after and extinguished the fire.
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Both died at the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Officers from Northern Beaches police area command established a crime scene that was later examined by specialist police.
An investigation has commenced to determine if speed was a factor.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about the incident – or who may have any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Manly Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
