Fatal crash near Albury
A man has died following a fatal crash near Albury today.
About 12.45pm (Monday 14 November 2016), emergency services were called to the Olympic Highway, Gerogery, south of Five Mates Crossing Bridge, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
Police have been told a Ford Falcon station wagon travelling north and a truck travelling south collided.
The driver of the Ford, a man aged in his 50s, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the truck, a 59-year-old man, was trapped for a short time. He was extricated and taken to Albury Base Hospital for treatment and mandatory blood and urine testing.
Officers from Albury Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
The Olympic Highway remains closed in both directions while the scene is examined.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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