NSW Police investigate how truck entered Clarence River, leaving a man dead

A man has died after the truck he was driving entered the water at a ferry crossing on the Far North Coast.

A man has died after his truck entered the Clarence River on the Far North Coast.

Emergency crews rushed to the Clarence River at Lawrence, north of Grafton, about 10am Wednesday following reports a truck had entered the water while attempting to board the Bluff Point Ferry.

Emergency crews rush to Bluff Point Ferry after reports a truck has entered the water. Picture: Google Maps

Members of the public managed to free the man from the truck and commenced CPR before emergency services arrived at the scene.

Despite the continued efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, he was unable to be revived.

The driver is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be a man aged in his 50s.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Safe Work NSW has been notified.

Drivers are being asked to seek an alternative route while the Bluff Point Ferry at Lawrence remains closed. Picture: NSW GOV

The Bluff Point Ferry between Merton St and Lawrence and Woodford Dale Rds remains closed in both directions during the NSW Police operation.

Drivers are being encouraged to seek an alternative route by using Big River Way and Lawrence Rd to cross the Clarence River through Grafton.

Transport NSW warned motorists should also allow extra travel time.

Local buses are also running between Lawrence and Grafton instead of between Lawrence and Maclean while the ferry is not running.