The Sturt Highway has been closed in both directions. Map: LiveTraffic.
A man has died following a three-vehicle crash that has closed the Sturt Highway in both directions north-east of Wagga Wagga.
About 11:55 am today (Friday 1 August), emergency services were called to the Sturt Highway, near Lower Tarcutta Road, Tarcutta, about 50 km from Wagga Wagga, following reports of a crash between two trucks and an SUV.
NSW Ambulance responded and found the male driver of the SUV trapped. He died at the scene.
The two male drivers of the trucks, 25 and 31, were taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Riverina Traffic Highway Patrol Command responded and established a crime scene. An investigation commenced, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit.
The Sturt Highway is closed between Tumbarumba Road and Hume Highway. Motorists have been asked to avoid the area if possible.
Live updates are available from www.livetraffic.com.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
