A driver has died after a crash in the state’s south
About 7.50am today (Thursday 29 January 2026), emergency services responded to reports that a car had crashed into a tree catching fire along Spring Drive, Mulwala, approximately 100km west of Albury.
The driver – and sole occupant – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Crews from the Rural Fire Service extinguished the fire.
Officers from Murray River Police District have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
The identify of the driver is unknown at this stage.
Spring Road is currently closed and is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
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Anyone with information about the crash – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Albury 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
