Fiery crash kills man after his four-wheel drive collided with a prime mover near Forbes in NSW
Police have confirmed a man has died after a fiery crash between a car and a ‘road-train’ near Forbes in the central west of NSW.
At about 12.10pm on Monday, emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 15kms north of Forbes, following a crash involving a prime mover and a four-wheel drive.
Officers attached to Central West Police District attended and found the four-wheel drive had collided with the road train, before both vehicles caught alight.
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The 55-year-old male driver of the four-wheel drive died at the scene.
The 31-year-old male driver of the truck was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg and ribs, facial injuries and lacerations.
He will also undergo mandatory testing.
Police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
