The Newell Highway is closed in both directions near Blueberry Road in Moree, due to a car crash that has killed two people.
Emergency services are still on site and traffic is being diverted. Light vehicles travelling North have been diverted around the crash site via Blueberry Road and Perry Craig Crescent, while heavy vehicles are advised to detour via the Kamilaroi Highway to Burren Junction, Merrywinbone Road to Rowena, and the Gwydir Highway to Moree.
Southbound light vehicles have been diverted via Bullus Drive and Burrington Road, while heavy vehicles can detour via the Gwydir Highway, Merrywinebone Road to Rowena, and the Kamilaroi Highway to re-join the Newell Highway at Narrabri.
It is unknown when the highway will reopen and drivers are advised to check Live Traffic. The road may remain closed for most of the day due to the ongoing police investigations, then vehicle salvage and a clean-up operation.
A woman and man have died in the single-vehicle crash that occurred at about 7am this morning (Sunday 5 February 2023). It is believed the car had left the Newell Highway, near Blueberry Road not far from the Moree Airport, and hit a tree.
Witnesses performed CPR before NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived; however, the female driver and the male passenger both died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified but are believed to be in their 30s.
Officers attached to New England Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue, anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dashcam vision relevant to the investigation, is urged to call Moree Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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.
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