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Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Mid Western Highway

Emergency services were called to a major regional highway following reports of a crash between a Mazda sedan and a Ford Ranger.

Tuesday, March 19 | Top stories | From the Newsroom

A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in the NSW central west.

Emergency services were called to the Mid Western Highway, 10km west of Cowra, about 7.20am on Tuesday following reports of a crash between a Mazda sedan and a Ford Ranger.

The driver of the Mazda, a 34-year-old man, was trapped in the wreckage for a short time before being freed.

Paramedics immediately rushed him to Cowra airport, but he died on the way.

The man died on the way to the airport, where he would have been transported to hospital. Picture NCA NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard.
The man died on the way to the airport, where he would have been transported to hospital. Picture NCA NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard.

The driver of the Ford, a 53-year-old woman, was taken to Orange Hospital for mandatory testing and observation.

Investigators have established a crime scene at the site of the crash and are probing the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact Chifley Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Mid Western Highway

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/motoring/on-the-road/man-dies-after-twovehicle-crash-on-mid-western-highway/news-story/5b1dc66f3042d4b925b30298d27a4d75