Investigations are continuing into a horrific crash at Salamander Bay which has claimed the lives of a local couple in their 70's.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Port Stephens Drive and Salamander Way around 2.00pm on Wednesday where two cars had collided - one of the cars ended up on its side leaning against the drivers side of the other vehicle in the middle of the roundabout.
Three people were trapped in their cars.
A man died at the scene - his wife was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital but died shortly after arrival.
A man in his 30's in the other car was not injured and was taken to Tomaree Hospital for mandatory testing.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
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