One person has died in the two-car crash on SH1 at Huntly. The road is currently closed. Photo / File
One person has died in the two-car crash on SH1 at Huntly. The road is currently closed. Photo / File
One person is dead after a crash on State Highway 1 at Huntly.
Fire and Emergency northern shift manager Colin Underdown said a person in one of the cars was trapped and eventually freed by firefighters in a serious condition.
However, their condition rapidly deteriorated and they died at thescene.
A police spokesperson said the two-car crash happened on SH1 at 1.30pm and was currently blocking the road near Fletcher and Main Sts.
Diversions are being put in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
SH1 HUNTLY - ROAD CLOSED - 2PM A serious crash has CLOSED the road between East Mine Road and Fletcher Street. Emergency services are on scene and a detour route has been set up. Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays. Detour info here: https://t.co/M3exIofU4u. ^MF pic.twitter.com/W6vOeOKdfv
