One man has died, and another is in a critical condition following a crash in the state's central north.
About 2.30pm (Wednesday 27 July 2022), emergency services were called to Bugilbone Road, Burren Junction, following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Central North Police District found a car had crashed and come to a stop on its side after ejecting the two male passengers.
A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old man were treated at the scene, but the 23-year-old could not be revived.
The 21-year-old was transferred to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, in a critical condition.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
