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Man dies in two vehicle crash

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03 January 2024, 9:57 AM

Man dies in two vehicle crash

A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in GIlgandra.


About 2.45pm (Wednesday 3 January 2023), emergency services were called to Castlereagh Highway, Gilgandra, following reports a station wagon and utility had collided.


The driver of the utility, a 65-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, died at the scene.


The driver of the station wagon, an 18-year-old woman, and two male passengers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.


Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established a crime scene and an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.


A report will be prepared of the information of the Coroner.


The Castlereagh Highway is closed in both directions between Berida Road and Bardens Road.


Anyone with information, CCTV vision or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.