DRIVER CHARGED OVER BAR BEACH CLIFF CRASH

Police have charged a woman who drove her car off a cliff and struck another woman at Bar Beach.

The 46-year-old driver remains in a serious condition in hospital, suffering multiple fractures.

She was arrested today and charged with driving in a dangerous manner and causing grievous bodily harm.

A bedside hearing was conducted and she was refused bail.

She is due to appear in Newcastle Local Court on 1 October 2020.

The 40-year-old woman who was struck by the car remains in a stable condition, after having surgery on a broken leg.

Her 18-month-old child narrowly avoided injury in the incident.