City
Epaper

Student from Gujarat dies in tragic car crash in Australia

By IANS | Updated: April 18, 2023 17:00 IST

Melbourne, April 18 A woman, who had arrived on a student visa to Australia from Gujarat, died on ...

Open in App

Melbourne, April 18 A woman, who had arrived on a student visa to Australia from Gujarat, died on the spot following a car crash on the Sydney's south-western outskirts, police said.

Riya Ramjibhai Patel, believed to be in her twenties, was travelling from Sydney to Wollongong with her friends on April 16 when the driver lost control of the cab, which rolled over near Picton Road, at Wilton.

On arrival, officers from Camden Police Area Command were told that a car allegedly swerved to avoid another car and rolled.

Despite the efforts of responding police and paramedics, Riya who was sitting at the rear seat of the car that rolled, could not be saved, the New South Wales Police said in a statement.

The driver of the car that rolled and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment and for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established, and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the crash, the police statement said.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Police Safety Talk for Parents/CarersMelbourneSydneyNavy australia
Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentSamantha Ruth Prabhu Enjoys a Day with Kangaroos and Koalas at Sydney Wildlife Park, Fans React

EntertainmentTony Kakkar Defends Neha Kakkar After Her Melbourne Concert Backlash, Shares What Led To Delay

MumbaiMumbai Shocker: A Female posted at Australian Navy Molested In Mumbai, Accused Driver Arrested

CricketIND vs AUS 5th Test LIVE Streaming: When and Where to Watch India vs Australia Match Live on TV and Online

CricketRohit Sharma Set To Be Dropped For 5th Test; Jasprit Bumrah To Captain India in Sydney Against Australia: Reports

International Realted Stories

InternationalPakistan: Baloch protest continues for 5,864 days; demands global action against enforced disappearances

InternationalPakistan reports new polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overall tally in 2025 rises to 13

InternationalIntegrated seafood, tourism hub to be developed on Malaysia's West coast

InternationalPM Modi's forthcoming visit underlines enduring friendly relations, strengthening strategic ties: Ghana

InternationalSirens sound in southern Israel after projectile fire from Yemen: IDF