Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Sheffield this afternoon.
The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73, at the intersection with Deans Road was reported at around 2:50pm.
A further two people sustained minor injuries in the crash.
The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, detours are in place.
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