Susanna Freymark
UPDATE: Driver given roadside breath test after two pedestrians were injured.
The 57 year old driver involved in a crash where two pedestrians were injured was given a roadside breath test that returned a positive result, police said.
At about 10.50am today, Thursday, April 13, emergency services were called to Barker St, Casino following reports two women had been hit by a Toyota Camry sedan.
Police and paramedics gave CPR to one of the women, aged 73, before she was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
A 74 year old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Lismore Base Hospital in a serious condition.
Specialist police are examining the scene.
The driver was arrested and taken to Casino Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries.
To read the first story about this incident, click on the story below.
Two women hit by a car and taken to hospital
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