A woman has died in hospital after her car hit a tree on the Lachlan Valley Way at Forbes on Wednesday night.

Emergency services were called to Lachlan Valley Way following reports of a crash about 9.40pm, a NSW Police statement issued to media said.

Officers attached to Central West Police District attended and found a Toyota SUV had left the roadway and crashed into a tree, trapping the driver.

After some time the 27-year-old female driver was extricated by first responders before being taken to Orange Hospital in a critical condition with leg and internal injuries.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash commenced.

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Police were advised the woman passed away in hospital about 4.30pm on Thursday.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.