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Two male students have died and police are working with Bangladeshi officials after a car crashed into a pole and burst into flames in Mayfield.
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Emergency services were called after a maroon Toyota Corolla left Maitland Road and struck a power pole, catching alight on impact about 11.15pm on Saturday, August 30.
Bystanders managed to remove two men, the 24-year-old driver and a 19-year-old back-seat passenger, from the wreckage, but the remaining two were trapped.
NSW Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire and removed the other two men, both believed to be aged in their 20s, who suffered critical burns.
Officers have been advised both men have since died.
Police understand all four men are students in Australia and police are now working with officials from the High Commission of Bangladesh.
The driver remains under guard in hospital undergoing treatment for minor injuries. The 19-year-old man has also been taken to hospital.
Investigators are now appealing for anyone with information about the crash to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter region. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter region. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020.
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