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Three die in two NSW motorcycle crashes

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Two people have died in a single-motorcycle crash in Sydney’s south today and another rider died in a crash at Castle Rock yesterday.

About 11.10am (Sunday 8 September 2019), emergency services were called to Forest Road, Peakhurst, after reports that a motorcycle hit a pole.

The male rider and a female pillion passenger died at the scene.

Officers attached to St George Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which will be forensically examined.

St George PAC have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Motorcyclist dies in crash at Castle Rock

Police are also investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a car near Muswellbrook on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency services responded following reports a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a silver Holden Commodore collided on Wybong Road, Castlerock, just after 2.30pm (Saturday 7 September 2019).

The 47-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene.

The five occupants of the vehicle, which included a three-year-old child, were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.

Wybong Road was closed in both directions for a number of hours while specialist forensic officers examined the scene.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Our sincere condolences to the victims’ families and friends.