A driver has died following a crash in the state’s south today.
About 5.50pm today (Friday 15 November 2024), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway, Bowning, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District arrived at the scene and found a vehicle had left the roadway, hit and tree and was well alight.
A private water tanker passing by worked to extinguish the flame; however, the car was completely destroyed.
The driver died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene has been established an investigation has commenced into the circumstances of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
The Hume Highway south bound has one lane closd. Northbound is unaffected;please monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact The Hume Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
