A man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Newcastle today.
\nAbout 11.20am (Monday 21 January 2019), emergency services were called to Medowie Road, Williamtown, following reports two vehicles collided head-on.
\nThe sole occupant and male driver of a hatchback, believed to be travelling north, died at the scene.
\nHe is yet to be formally identified.
\nThe female driver and female passenger of the SUV, believed to be travelling south, are being treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
\nOfficers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and established a crime scene.
\nInvestigations continue.
\nTraffic diversions are currently in place, please check Livetraffic.com before driving.
\nA report will be prepared for the Coroner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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