A person has died following a single-vehicle crash and car fire in the Hunter region on Sunday.
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At about 6.40pm, emergency services were called to the Golden Highway near Lemington Drive, Jerry Plains, after reports of a car on fire.
Police believe the car was travelling west along the Golden Highway when it left the roadway and crashed into trees, catching on fire.
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The fire was extinguished by NSW Rural Fire Service and a body was located inside the car.
The person is yet to be formally identified.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
