A 41-year-old man has sadly died following a three-vehicle crash at Wingen yesterday afternoon.
Inquiries suggest that a Volvo semi-trailer and Toyota Landcruiser towing a caravan collided in the northbound lanes on the New England Highway, before colliding with an oncoming Isuzu truck in the southbound lane.
The Isuzu driver was freed from the vehicle by emergency services with serious injuries in a critical condition, however died in John Hunter Hospital early this morning.
The Toyota driver was airlifted in a serious condition with the Volvo driver taken for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established with the New England Highway closed in both directions for several hours.
Specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit examined the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue, any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
