Fatal crash near Scone

Monday, 02 December 2024 04:35:05 PM

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s Hunter Valley.

About 2pm today (Monday 2 December 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a truck and a car along the New England Highway, Murulla, approximately 25km north of Scone.

The male driver of the car, believed to be aged in his 50s, died prior to the arrival of emergency services.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a male passenger in the car, believed to be aged in his 50s, before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The 45-year-old male truck driver was also treated by paramedics and taken by road to the same hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District have established a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

Major traffic delays are currently being experienced and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about the crash – or who has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is asked to contact Scone Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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