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Princes Highway Meroo Meadow: Woman dies in car crash

A woman has died in a mass pile-up, just north of Nowra, on the Princes Highway.

The collision occurred on the Princes Highway at Meroo Meadow, between Meroo Road and Devitts Lane. Picture: Google Maps.
The collision occurred on the Princes Highway at Meroo Meadow, between Meroo Road and Devitts Lane. Picture: Google Maps.

A woman has died in a collision between multiple cars and trucks on the Princes Highway.

Just before 11am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Meroo Meadow after reports of a crash between two cars and two trucks, a NSW Police media spokeswoman said.

“A female driver died at the scene. She is yet to be formally identified.”

Shoalhaven Heads RFS crew on scene at Meroo Meadow incident. Picture: Shoalhaven Heads Rural Fire Brigade/Facebook.
Shoalhaven Heads RFS crew on scene at Meroo Meadow incident. Picture: Shoalhaven Heads Rural Fire Brigade/Facebook.

A NSW Ambulance media spokesman said three paramedic crews were called to the scene. Emergency services including Fire and Rescue, NSW Rural Fire Service, Police and Transport for NSW and heavy vehicle inspectors were also in attendance.

The Princes Highway is closed between Morschels Lane and Meroo Road. Diversions are in place via Bolong Road and Gerroa Road.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.

The Princes Highway will remain blocked for some time as crash investigators attend the scene.

More to come.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/thesouthcoastnews/princes-highway-meroo-meadow-woman-dies-in-car-crash/news-story/af771313b286b945795a205928a8f87b