A driver has died following a two-truck crash on the state\u2019s Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About 2.45pm today (Tuesday 22 July 2025), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between two trucks in the south bound lanes of the M1 at Morisset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The male driver of one of the trucks died prior to the arrival of emergency services. The man is yet to be identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second driver \u2013 a 57-year-old man \u2013 was uninjured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District have established a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South bound lanes on the M1 are closed and traffic diversions have been implemented. The roadway is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time and motorists are urged to avoid the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As investigations commence police are urging anyone with information about the crash \u2013 or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam\/mobile phone footage \u2013 is urged to contact Morisset Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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