Driver critically injured after two vehicle crash - Barellan

Saturday, 21 June 2025 10:50:49 PM

A driver was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the state’s south today.

About 2.50pm today (Saturday 21 June 2025), emergency services were called to Burley Griffin Way, Barellan, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended the scene and located a ute and a truck have collided on the westbound lane of the road.

The driver of ute – a 25-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with head injuries before being taken to Griffith Base Hospital in a critical condition. He was later taken to Canberra Hospital for further treatment.

The driver of truck – a 62-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the Griffith Base Hospital for further treatment and a mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident or a dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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