Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash - Broken Hill 16 March

A man has died following a crash in the state's west.

About 4pm today (Sunday 16 March 2025), emergency services were called to the Barrier Highway, Broken Hill following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

On arrival, officers attached to Barrier Police District found a truck and car crash.

The passenger of the car, a man believed to be aged in his 40's, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

The driver of the car, a female believed to be aged in her 30's, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Broken Hill Hospital in a serious but stable condition. She will undergo mandatory testing.

The driver of the truck, a man believed to be aged in his 50's was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Broken Hill Hospital in a stable condition. He will undergo mandatory testing.

The Barrier Highway remains closed in both directions. Motorists are advised to check livetraffic.com for updates

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident 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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