NSW police are responding to fatal crash near Lithgow

A man has died after a crash between a pushbike and a vehicle in Central Tablelands NSW.

About 11.25am today (Thursday 9 June 2022), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a pushbike rider and a vehicle on the Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo, approximately 7km north of Lithgow.

The pushbike rider died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Officers from Chifley Police District have secured a crime scene which will be examined by specialist police.

The driver was not injured. He has been arrested and taken to Lithgow Police Station where he is currently assisting with inquiries.

Major traffic delays are expected to last for some time and motorists are urged to avoid the area. Traffic updates can be viewed at Live Traffic NSW.

No further details are available.

As inquiries continue anyone who may have witnessed, or has dashcam footage, of the crash are asked to contact Lithgow Police Station 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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