A driver has died after crashing into a tree in the state's Hunter Region today.
About 2pm (Friday 17 April 2026), emergency services were called to Leconfield Road, Greta, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and found that a Kia sedan had crashed into a tree while navigating a bend in the road.
The driver – a 19-year-old man – died at the scene.
Forensic officers have attended and will examine the scene of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
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