Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Newell Highway in Moree
A man believed to be in his 80s died following a two-vehicle collision on the Newell Highway near Moree on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Success Park Road shortly before 2:00 p.m. following reports that a car and a truck had collided. Officers attached to the New England Police District arrived to find the driver of the car deceased. He could not be revived and died at the scene, though he has not yet been formally identified.
A 74-year-old female passenger traveling in the car received treatment from NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries before being transported to Moree Hospital. The driver of the truck was reported to be uninjured and was taken to the hospital to undergo mandatory testing.
According to police, the truck caught fire following the impact, and the blaze was subsequently extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway. A report is expected to be prepared for the coroner. Police have urged anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
New South Wales Police
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