Newell Highway, Forbes: Man dead after truck crash

A car driver has died on a major highway in the state’s central west, following a crash involving a truck. Here’s what we know.

Newell Highway, Forbes. Picture: Google Maps

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on a major highway in the state’s central west.

Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 15km north of Forbes, about 12.10pm on Monday, after reports of a crash involving a road train and a four-wheel drive.

Central West Police District officers attended and found the four-wheel drive had collided with the road train, before both vehicles caught alight.

NW Rural Fire Service attended and extinguished the blaze.

The 55-year-old male driver of the four-wheel drive died at the scene.

The 31-year-old male driver of the truck was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg and ribs, facial injuries and lacerations.

He will also undergo mandatory testing.

Police have commenced an investigation surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact local police.