The Oxley Highway is closed in both directions at Goolhi, west of Gunnedah, due to a truck crash this morning which has resulted in multiple livestock deaths.
The crash, near Booloola Road, occurred about 1am today (Thursday 16 April 2026), and resulted in the highway being closed between Mullaley and Coonabarabran.
The male driver was taken to Tamworth Hospital, police told his injuries are not life-threatening.
Several hundred head of sheep died as a consequence of the crash.
Diversions are now in place,
Eastbound: Newell Highway, Kamilaroi Highway to Boggabri. Grain Valley Road to Mullaley.
Westbound: Grain Valley Road to Boggabri, Kamilaroi Highway, Newell Highway.
This diversion is suitable for all vehicles.
For the latest traffic information on this incident, visit https://www.livetraffic.com
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.
