A man has died after a train struck a ute at a level crossing in the state’s north-west today.
Emergency services were called to the level crossing at Callaghans Lane, 5km south of Quirindi, about 2.45pm (Wednesday 16 August 2023), responding to reports the northbound train had struck a ute.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended but the driver of the ute, a man aged in his 60s, died at the scene.
Officers attached to Oxley Police District have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No one on the train was injured; however, all passengers have had to leave the train and arrangements are under way to transport them by bus.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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