Police are investigating following a two-truck crash north of Holbrook this morning.
About 5.10am today (Thursday 3 February 2022), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway, near Mirrabooka Road at Little Billabong – about 17km north of Holbrook – following reports a truck had crashed into a parked B-double.
The male driver of the truck was trapped in the vehicle for a short period of time, before being extricated by emergency services crews. He will be airlifted to Canberra Hospital and remains in a serious condition.
The male driver of the B-double sustained minor injuries and has been taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for treatment.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
All southbound lanes remain closed on the Hume Highway near Mirrabooka Road and traffic diversions are in place. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and check www.livetraffic.com for updates.
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.
