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Truck driver finds woman trapped in car

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A WOMAN has been taken to Canberra Hospital in a serious condition this morning (March 5) after a truck driver found her trapped in a car down an embankment in Braidwood.

The woman, 52, was  found trapped in a Toyota Echo on the Kings Highway, Braidwood, about 90km east of Canberra, at about 7.45am. 

She was freed by Fire & Rescue NSW and then taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Officers have established a crime scene and commenced and investigation into the circumstances surround the incident.

Traffic diversions are in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area as delay are expected. Check livetraffic.com.au for updates. Information about the accident to 1800 333000 or via nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ 

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