Police probe fatal crash in Somersby

Police are investigating a fatal crash on the M1, Somersby this morning, NSW Police say.

About 10.20am today, emergency services were called to the M1, about one kilometre north of the Kariong turnoff, following reports of a crash.

Initial investigations suggest a van and a truck travelling north crashed.

The male driver of the van died at the scene. The passenger, a man, was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the truck was not injured during the incident.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.

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Police are urging anyone with information on the incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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