A man has died following a crash in the state's north west yesterday.
About 6:30pm yesterday (Saturday 18 July 2026), emergency services were called to the Oxley Highway, Somerton (approximately 40km north west of Tamworth), following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Oxley Police District attended and located three vehicles that had collided.
A 57-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
A 69-year-old man was treated at the scene before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
The two occupants of the third vehicle, a 56-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were uninjured.
The Oxley Highway remains closed in both directions and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to check www.livetraffic.com for updates.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam vision or information about the crash to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
