Fatal car crash on Castlereagh Hwy, Ilford

Emergency services remain on the scene of a fatal two-car crash on a country highway in the state’s west, with reports four people have been injured and one dead.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fatal two vehicle crash in the state’s mid-west on March 27, 2025. Picture: Thomas Lisson

Emergency services remain on scene of a fatal two vehicle crash in the state’s west this morning.

About 6.30am on Thursday, emergency services were called to Castlereagh Highway, 1km south of Razorback Rd, Ilford, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District remain on scene, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, who are treating two women and two men.

A fifth person – a man yet to be formally identified – has tragically been confirmed dead at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

Traffic diversions are in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

More to come.

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