Police are responding to fatal crash at Sandy Point

Police are investigating a fatal crash at Sandy Point.

Emergency services were called to Heathcote Road, near St Georges Crescent, about 2.30pm today (Wednesday 24 April 2019), after a car and cement truck collided head-on.

The car caught alight after the impact. The driver died at the scene and has not been formally identified.

The truck driver was taken to Liverpool Hospital with a minor hand injury. He will also undergo mandatory blood and urine testing.

Officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Heathcote Road is closed in both directions and motorists are urged to avoid the area. For the latest traffic information, visit 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 treated in strict confidence.

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