Fatal single vehicle crash - New England PD

Thursday, 04 April 2024 10:10:50 AM

A woman has died after a single vehicle crash in the State’s north.

About 2am today (Thursday 4 April 2024), emergency services responded to reports that a vehicle had crashed into a tree along Gwydir Highway, Long Plain, approximately 12km east of Inverell.

The female driver died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

Officers attached to New England Police District established a crime scene and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

Traffic is affected and localised diversions are in place at the intersection of Gwydir Highway and Dodds Lane and the intersection of Gwydir Highway and Elsmore Road.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information in relation to the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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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