A man has died following two-vehicle crash in the state’s Hunter Region.
About 3.50pm today (Monday 5 August 2024), emergency services were called to Cessnock Road, Cliftleigh, following reports a car and truck had collided.
The driver of the car – a 31-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
The driver of the truck – a man believed to be aged in his 40s – was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have established a crime scene, which will be forensically examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.