Cessnock fatal crash: Man dies after vehicle hits tree in Hunter Valley, NSW
A man has died in a tragic early morning crash in the popular Hunter Valley wine region in New South Wales.
The 46-year-old man was driving along Maitland Road, Cessnock, just after 5am Saturday when his car left the road and struck a tree, NSW Police said in a statement.
Emergency services responded to the crash but the man died at the scene. He was the only one in the car at the time.
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Local traffic diversions are in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about the crash – or who has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is asked to contact Cessnock Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
