Man dies in collision in state's north

A man has died in a collision on a bridge in the state's north last night.

Emergency services were called to Lagoon Creek Bridge on the Summerland Way at Fairy Hill, 11km north of Casino, about 10.40pm (Wednesday 6 May 2020), after a tipper truck and a car collided.

The car driver, a man aged 31, who was travelling south, died at the scene.

The truck driver, a 36-year-old woman, who was travelling north, suffered minor injuries to her hand.

She was taken to Casino Hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.

Officers from Richmond Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared 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 treated in strict confidence.

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