Issued at 10.00pm, Thursday 5 August 2026
A driver has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s south earlier today.
About 2.20pm today (Wednesday 5 August 2026), emergency services were called to the bridge known locally as the “Five Mates Crossing” on the Olympic Highway, near Gerogery, following reports of a head-on crash involving two vehicles.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded and treated a male driver aged 56, however he died at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Albury Base Hospital in a serious condition.
The road was closed in both directions while officers from the Crash Investigation Unit conducted an examination of the scene. The road has since re-opened.
Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
As investigations continue, anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage is asked to call Albury Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
