Two dead after three-vehicle crash closes Newell Highway south-west of Dubbo

Two people have died in a crash involving a car and two B-doubles in the State’s west overnight.

Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway at Eumungerie, 35km south-west of Dubbo, about 10pm (Tuesday 3 November 2026), and found a northbound sedan and a southbound B-double had collided; the sedan was then struck by a second B-Double, also travelling north.

A man and woman travelling in the sedan died at the scene. The drivers of the two heavy vehicles escaped injury and have been taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

The Newell Highway remains closed while the scene is examined and the wreckage cleared.

The identities of those involved are yet to be established as inquiries continue.

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.

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