Man Dies After Truck and Car Collision in CLIFTLEIGH

A fatal two-vehicle crash in the Hunter Region has claimed the life of a man.

At approximately 3:50 PM today, emergency services were called to Cessnock Road, Cliftleigh, following reports of a collision between a car and a truck.

The driver of the car, a 31-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The truck driver, believed to be in his 40s, was transported to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have established a crime scene. Specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit will conduct a forensic examination.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. Witnesses can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or via https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. All information provided is treated with strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information through NSW Police social media channels.