Two Dead and Several Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Byron Bay

Police in New South Wales are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that left two people dead and several others injured near Byron Bay.

Incident Overview

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Broken Head Road in Suffolk Park shortly after 10:30 am on October 31, 2026. According to the Tweed/Byron Police District, officers arrived to find that two drivers had died at the scene.

• Fatalities: A woman in her 50s driving one vehicle and a man in her 60s (reported as a man in his 60s) driving a second vehicle died instantly.
• Injuries: A female passenger in her 60s from the second vehicle was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. Occupants of a third vehicle sustained minor injuries and were taken to Tweed Valley Hospital in a stable condition.

Police Investigation

Tweed/Byron Police District Inspector Matt Woods stated that initial investigations suggest a northbound maroon Nissan allegedly collided head-on with a southbound white Kia. Police are currently investigating whether one of the vehicles was being driven erratically prior to the incident, following reports from independent witnesses.

Authorities have established a crime scene and are urging anyone with dashcam footage or relevant information to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.

Verification and Safety

Readers can verify official updates and public safety appeals through the New South Wales Police Force or ABC News reporting. Community members affected by the incident are encouraged to seek support.