A man has been confirmed dead following yesterday’s horrific truck crash and fire on the M1 in Lake Macquarie.
Around 12.50pm, three trucks collided, including a fuel tanker, resulting in a large explosion and fire.
All trucks and a car were destroyed in the blaze.
Two drivers were uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing, while a third suffered minor burns.
The male driver of a semi-trailer died at the scene, and is yet to be formally identified.
The fire also sparked a bushfire near Cooranbong, which RFS crews now have under control.
All lanes on the M1 have now been reopened.
