Three Die in Sydney Crash After Police Welfare Check

Three people are dead after a crash in southern Sydney. The incident happened after a 42-year-old man fled police who were trying to carry out a welfare check.

The man was driving a white Audi when he crashed into a blue Toyota sedan at Sans Souci, about 7km away from where the police had been called to do the welfare check. The man died at the scene, as did the driver and passenger of the Toyota.

Superintendent Graham Hibbs said police had been called to do a welfare check before the accident. "All I can really say at this stage is we were called for a concern for welfare, a mental health incident," he said.

Police weren't able to speak with the man before he fled. Officers believed the Audi was travelling at considerable speed when the crash occurred, Hibbs said. The speed of the Audi is a key factor in the investigation.

It's been a deadly 24 hours on Australian roads. In a separate crash in Queensland, a 25-year-old woman and an infant died in a two-car crash near a popular holiday spot.

And in another incident in Queensland, two girls, aged 13 and 14, suffered serious injuries after they were hit by a car while on a footpath in South Mackay.

The crash in Sydney is being investigated, with a crime scene established. Drugs and alcohol are a line of inquiry. Police are looking into whether these factors contributed to the crash.

Between 20 and 40 bystanders attempted to assist when one of the cars caught fire. Superintendent Hibbs said, "We really feel for the families of all three persons who were involved in this incident and their loved ones." He also acknowledged the efforts of the bystanders who tried to help.

The incident occurred at 12.25am on Saturday. Police were called to a property in Gymea Bay, southern Sydney, for a welfare check. The welfare check was related to a mental health incident.

Police didn't provide further details about the incident. They're still investigating the circumstances surrounding the welfare check.

Superintendent Hibbs described the scene as horrific. He said, "It was a horrific scene. We really feel for the families of all three persons and their loved ones." The scene was particularly disturbing due to the severity of the crash.

The driver and passenger of the Toyota are yet to be formally identified. Police are working to confirm their identities as soon as possible.

The crash is a reminder of the dangers of driving at high speeds. It's also a reminder of the importance of mental health checks and the role of police in responding to welfare concerns. Police can't stress enough the importance of prioritizing road safety.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. They're reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.

In the meantime, the families of the victims are grieving. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community. The community is coming together to support the families affected by the crash.

The incident is a tragic reminder of the risks associated with driving and the importance of prioritizing road safety. It's a reminder that police and the community must work together to prevent such incidents.