An investigation is underway after a truck crash on the M1 Motorway at Morriset overnight.
About 11:30pm yesterday (Sunday 9 November 2025), emergency services were called to the M1 at Morriset – following reports of a crash.
At the scene, police located a semi-trailor which has crashed into a guard rail and caught fire.
Fire & Rescue NSW officers have extinguished the fire and are working to contain a diesil spill.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District have are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The southbound lanes of the M1 have been closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and delay non-essential travel.
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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.
