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# NSW Bold Appeal: 5 Road Deaths in 24 Hours
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-bold-appeal-5-road-deaths-in-24-hours/
- Published: 2025-04-27T12:17:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-27T12:17:00.000Z
- Description: NSW issues a bold appeal after five tragic road deaths in just 24 hours. Drivers urged to stay safe this Anzac Day weekend amid rising fatalities.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, NSW, New South Wales

[New South Wales](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/new-south-wales/) is mourning after a devastating 12-hour period claimed the lives of five individuals on the state's roads. These tragic incidents serve as a solemn reminder of the critical importance of making safe choices behind the wheel.

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### Overview of the Incidents

Authorities have confirmed the following fatal crashes:

- A male learner motorcycle rider in his 20s lost his life on Coomba Road, Coomba Park.
- A male motorcyclist in his late teens was killed in a collision with a ute at Mount Thorley.
- A woman in her 70s died after her vehicle struck a tree and caught fire near Wauchope.
- A man in his 60s lost his life when his 4WD crashed and rolled in South Kempsey.
- A single-vehicle crash on Berremangra Road, Berremangra, resulted in another death.

These incidents come shortly after three lives were lost during the Easter long weekend, bringing the road toll for New South Wales in 2025 to 112 fatalities — five more than at the same time last year.

### A Call for Caution Over the Anzac Day Long Weekend

Authorities have issued urgent warnings ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend, urging all motorists to make responsible decisions:

- **Take your time**: Allow extra travel time to avoid rushing.
- **Stay focused**: Minimise distractions and stay alert to road conditions.
- **Avoid driving under the influence**: Never drive after consuming alcohol or drugs.
- **Rest before travelling**: Fatigue can be as dangerous as drink driving.

Double demerits are in force, and police will maintain a visible presence across the state's road network. However, law enforcement officers cannot be everywhere at once, and ultimate responsibility lies with each driver.

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### Support for First Responders and Families

The NSW Government has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. A special acknowledgment has also been made to police officers, paramedics, and other first responders who attended the scenes — confronting such tragedies can have lasting emotional impacts.

### Road Safety is Everyone's Responsibility

The government is reinforcing a simple yet vital message: Every driver has a responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves, their passengers, and fellow road users. By making smart, safe decisions behind the wheel, motorists can help prevent further heartbreak on NSW roads.

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