A man has died following a three-vehicle crash in the state\u2019s Upper Hunter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just before 12am today (Wednesday 4 December 2024), emergency services were called to the New England Highway, Liddell, following reports of a crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and found two cars had collided, with a truck later hitting the vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The male driver of a green sedan, age unknown, died at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is yet to be formally identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The female driver of a silver sedan, aged 22, was trapped for a short time before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was treated at the scene before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The male driver of the truck, believed to be aged in his 40s, was uninjured, and taken to Muswellbrook Hospital for mandatory testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A crime scene has been established, and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New England Highway is closed in both directions near Pikes Gully Road at Liddell. Diversions are in place. Updates are available on www.livetraffic.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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