Two Dead, Newell Highway Closed After Moree Truck Crash

Two drivers have died and the Newell Highway remains closed after two trucks collided 35km north of Moree.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 10pm yesterday (Monday 29 July 2024), and found two B-doubles had collided.

Both male drivers, aged 25 and 63, died at the scene.

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

The Newell Highway is closed north of Moree at Boggabilla Road, and south from Boggabilla at the Bruxner Highway intersection.

It's expected the highway will be closed until late today while the scene is examined and cleared.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates and diversions.

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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