In the early hours of today, emergency responders rushed to a scene on the Pacific Highway near Wadalba, close to Wyong, following a serious collision involving a Mercedes sedan and a Kia hatchback. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m., prompting immediate action from authorities.

Tragically, the crash claimed the lives of two women in the Kia hatchback. The driver, aged 45, and her 38-year-old passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, underscoring the severity of the accident.

Preliminary investigations by the police suggest that the driver of the Mercedes sedan veered into the opposite lane, leading to a devastating head-on collision with the Kia. The impact was so forceful that it caused the Mercedes to overturn multiple times.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 49-year-old man, sustained injuries to his arm and leg. Paramedics provided immediate medical attention at the scene, stabilizing his condition.

The 49-year-old male driver of the sedan was treated at the scene for arm and leg injuries by paramedics.

He was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

The driver will be subjected to mandatory testing.

The road was closed in both directions following the crash.

The highway remains closed in the southbound direction.

A crime scene has been set up and police are investigating.

Both cars were seized for forensic examination.

Speed and the manner of driving will be a focus of the investigation police say.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.