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A man has died following a crash at Muswellbrook in the state’s Hunter region this morning.
Just before 10.30am on Tuesday, emergency services attended New England Highway near the intersection of Sandy Creek Road after reports of a serious crash.
A Mazda sedan travelling north on the New England Highway and a horse transport truck travelling south collided.
The driver of the sedan, a 78-year-old local man, died at the scene.
The driver of the truck was not injured. A horse sustained a minor injury.
A crime scene has been established and inquiries and continuing.
A brief will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
The New England Highway is currently blocked in both directions and local diversions are in place.
EARLIER
A SERIOUS accident involving a truck and a car has closed the New England Highway to traffic at Sandy Creek Road, near Muswellbrook.
The highway is closed in both directions.
Local diversions are in place between Muswellbrook and Aberdeen.
- Northbound traffic is being diverted into Aberdeen Street
- Southbound traffic is being diverted in Dartbrook Mine Access Road.
The diversion is not suitable for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicles are being parked.
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The incident occurred before 10.30am on Tuesday. Emergency services and RMS were called to the scene. They remained at the crash site at midday.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution and avoid the area.
Due to the nature of this crash, it’s expected the highway may remain closed for some time.
Further information will be made available as it comes to hand.
Keep up-to-date with the traffic diversions here.