WOMAN FIGHTS FOR HER LIFE IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASHING INTO TREE

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after crashing into a tree on the Far North Coast yesterday.

The 33-year-old was driving a silver Ford Falcon west along Clothiers Creek Road at Tanglewood around 1pm on Thursday, when the car left the road and hit a tree.

Emergency services raced to the scene and worked to free the woman trapped in the car.

Once freed, she was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who may have seen a silver Ford Falcon in the moments leading up to the crash, or who may have dashcam they believe could be relevant to the investigation, is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.