Two drivers have died and the Newell Highway is closed after two trucks collided 35km north of Moree in NSW late last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 10pm on Monday, and found a tipper truck and a B-double had collided. Both male drivers, aged 25 and 63, died at the scene.
The Newell Highway is closed north of Moree at Boggabilla Road, and south from Boggabilla at the Bruxner Highway intersection.
It’s expected the highway will be closed for some hours while the scene is examined and cleared.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and monitor livetraffic.com for updates and diversions.
Diversions
Northbound from Moree: Carnarvon Hwy, Boonangar Rd, Mungindi – Goondiwindi Bridge Rd to Goondiwindi.
Southbound from Goondiwindi: Mungindi – Goondiwindi Bridge Rd, Boonangar Rd, Carnarvon Hwy to Moree.
This diversion is suitable for all vehicles, said Transport for NSW.