A man has died following a single vehicle truck crash in the New England region this morning.
Subscribe now for unlimited access to all our agricultural news
across the nation
or signup to continue reading
Emergency services responded to reports a truck had crashed into a tree along Clifton Road, Gunnedah, at roughly 8am on Saturday, April 13, police said in a statement.
"NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the driver and sole occupant - a 22-year-old man - but he died at the scene," the statement read.
"At the time of the incident the truck was carrying a large volume of aviation fuel which spilled into the surrounding area.
"A crime scene was established as well as a response implemented to clean the spillage."
Officers from Oxley Police District have commenced an investigation into the crash and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Road closures are currently in place and are expected to be held for a considerable amount of time. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
