Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Gilleston Heights, Near Maitland

A man has died following a three-vehicle crash in the Hunter Region.

At approximately 7:30 pm yesterday (Friday 2 August 2024), emergency services responded to a collision along Cessnock Road, Gillieston Heights, about 5 km south of Maitland.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a 44-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended to the other drivers, a 40-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman, at the scene. The man was transported to John Hunter Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the woman was treated for minor injuries.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene, which was later examined by specialist police.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Closures: As of 4:51am, Cessnock Road at Saddlers Drive remains closed in both directions. Motorists can use Fanning St, Ryans Rd, and Gillieston Rd to rejoin Cessnock Rd as an alternative. This diversion is suitable for all vehicles except b-doubles.

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***UPDATE*** 6:12am – The road has now re-opened..

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