Emergency services were called to Fossickers Way, about 8km out of Manilla towards Tamworth after the crumpled wreckage of a Holden Astra was discovered.

The impact of the crash felled the tree, which blocked part of the road, Ambulance NSW said.

Paramedics and police scoured the area about 2.45am, but found no trace of the driver or any occupants.

Officers then returned during daylight on Friday morning and searched the nearby area.

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They eventually managed to track down the driver, who said he wasn’t injured, despite traces of blood found in the car.

Police said the man told officers he borrowed the car before the crash.

Investigations continue.

Meanwhile, a man has been seriously injured after a quad bike accident near Glen Innes.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to collect the 56-year-old man who suffered serious injuries on Thursday, a spokesperson said.

He was believed to be in a serious condition.