Singer Shannon Noll tries to save woman, 18, after rural NSW crash

Singer Shannon Noll has shared his condolences after desperately trying to help save a teenager when a car hit a tree and caught fire in rural NSW. Noll was among passersby who gave CPR to the 18-year old female passenger after the crash in Casino, west of Lismore, last night. But she couldn't be saved and died alongside the driver, also 18.

Singer Shannon Noll was one of the first on the scene of a tragic NSW crash. (Nine)

Noll said the accident was "a tragedy".

"I just reacted and did what I could to assist the young woman at the scene," he said, in a statement.

"Our prayers and condolences go out to their families at this terribly sad time."

NSW Police officers from Richmond police district are investigating.

Noll said the accident was "a tragedy" in a statement. (Nine)

A report would be prepared for the coroner, police said.