BY IAN CROUCH

  A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a high speed crash at Edgeworth overnight.

Police say the 46-year-old was driving a Holden Commodore Sportwagon which ploughed into the front of the Edgeworth Tavern on Main Road at about 9.00pm on Wednesday

She suffered serious internal injuries and has undergone surgery at the John Hunter Hospital.

Police say despite the impact, the tavern sustained only minor damage to a sign, while the chassis of the car was twisted in the crash.

No-one at the tavern was injured.

Investigations are continuing.