NSW: Woman killed, man critical after being hit by a van in CBD

AAP General News (Australia)
12-04-2006
NSW: Woman killed, man critical after being hit by a van in CBD

SYDNEY, Dec 4 AAP - A woman has been killed and a man is in a critical condition after
they were struck by a van driven by a P-plate driver in Sydney's CBD.

The pair, both aged 25, were hit while crossing George Street at the intersection of
Goulburn Street just before midnight (AEDT) yesterday.

Police said the van, driven by a 31-year-old P-plater, then hit a Subaru WRX travelling
in the opposite direction.

The female pedestrian was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, where she was pronounced
dead on arrival. The man remains in Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the van and his male passenger were taken to RPA with minor injuries.

One of the three occupants in the Subaru, aged in his 20s, was also taken to hospital
with minor injuries.

Police are now investigating claims the van was involved in a minor collision immediately
before the incident.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact authorities.

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