ACT Policing can now confirm the fatalities from a two-car collision on Coppins Crossing Road, Whitlam on Sunday afternoon 16 October were that of a 61-year-old man, a 54-year-old woman, and a 21-year-old man. All three were Bangladeshi nationals in Australia on tourist visas.

About 2.45pm on Sunday, ACT Policing and emergency services received reports of the collision just south of Hazel Hawke Avenue.  

The three victims were passengers in a red Toyota hatchback with the driver of the hatchback and the driver of a white Toyota van, transported to hospital.  

At this stage, an investigation is underway, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.  

These three deaths bring the ACT road toll for 2022 to 17.  

It comes a week after two teenage girls were killed in an accident in Hume, with ACT Policing urging all road users to slow down and drive to the conditions.

Anyone who has dashcam footage or witnessed either of the two vehicles involved in yesterday’s crash in the Whitlam area prior to 2.45pm Sunday is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote P2109349. 

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