An ambulance rushed to the scene but a person could not be revived. Photo: Julia Gomina.
A person has died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Leeton on Tuesday morning (23 June).
Emergency services were called to Binyah Street, Whitton, about 20 kilometres south-west of Leeton, at about 8:30 am following reports of a collision between two vehicles.
Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District arrived to find the vehicles had crashed, with one of them rolling and trapping the driver.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the driver, however they could not be revived and died at the scene.
The deceased person has not yet been formally identified.
The driver of the second vehicle was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Binyah Road remains closed between Whitton Road and Burnell Street while investigations continue.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or call 1800 333 000.
Original Article published by Oliver Jacques on Region Riverina.
