Balgo: One woman fighting for life, four others injured after car rolls in WA outback

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
One woman was left fighting for life after the car rolled.
One woman was left fighting for life after the car rolled. Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian

Major crash scene investigators in Western Australia are trying to piece together the moments before a horrific crash that left one woman fighting for life and five others injured.

Officers are appealing for information in relation to the serious crash that occurred in Balgo on Thursday.At about 4.50pm, a red Ford Territory SUV was travelling east on Balgo Road when it left the roadway and rolled.A 23-year-old female passenger was flown to Darwin Hospital for treatment of critical injuries.A 51-year-old female passenger was flown to Broome Regional Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Three other females inside the vehicle were taken to the Balgo clinic with minor injuries. Major Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

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