21 hours Ago By Nadine Morton
A truck driver has died in a two-truck crash that closed the Hume Motorway at Blair Athol. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access Login or signup to continue reading The crash occurred about 6.30am today with one of the vehicles bursting into flames from the impact.
"Emergency services attended and found two trucks had collided and one truck engulfed in flames," a NSW Police spokesperson said. The driver who died at the scene is yet to be formally identified. "NSW Ambulance paramedics have treated the second driver at the scene for various injuries before being taken to hospital," police said.
A crime scene has been established and Crash Investigation Unit officers have commenced inquiries into the accident. All southbound lanes of the Hume Motorway are closed at Blair Athol, near Campbelltown and surrounding local roads are being impacted. Diversions are in place and suitable for all vehicles.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury.
She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.
com.au Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities.
Have a story? Email her at [email protected].
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