Double fatal truck crash - Moree

Sunday, 03 November 2024 04:49:20 PM

Two people have died in a truck crash north of Moree.

About 3.30am today (Sunday 3 November 2024) emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 75km north of Moree, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a B-double truck had rolled over and caught alight.

The fire was extinguished by NSW Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service crews.

The truck driver – a man aged in his 50s – and his passenger – a woman aged in her 60s – died at the scene.

Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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