Fatal truck crash on the M1 - Morisset

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 04:20:51 PM

A driver has died following a two-truck crash on the state’s Central Coast.

About 2.45pm today (Tuesday 22 July 2025), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between two trucks in the south bound lanes of the M1 at Morisset.

The male driver of one of the trucks died prior to the arrival of emergency services. The man is yet to be identified.

The second driver – a 57-year-old man – was uninjured.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District have established a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.

South bound lanes on the M1 are closed and traffic diversions have been implemented. The roadway is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

As investigations commence police are urging anyone with information about the crash – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Morisset Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

For details relating to traffic diversions please monitor www.livetraffic.com

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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