BY IAN CROUCH

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on the M1 at Mooney Mooney.

A southbound Volkswagon Golf spun out of control and hit a rock wall just after 9.30am on Monday.

The 18-year-old male driver managed to free himself but his 18-year-old female passenger was trapped and suffered serious leg and abdominal injuries.

The driver holds a suspended provisional licence and has been charged with 4 offences including dangerous driving.

He’s been refused bail to face Gosford Court today (Tuesday 5 May 2020).

Police are urging witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to contact Crime Stoppers.