Police believe the incident involved three cars and a truck. Image: LiveTraffic NSW.
UPDATE 1:00 pm: A man has died in a horror highway crash that also resulted in three people being taken to hospital and the closure of a major highway.
At about 6:15 am today (13 July), emergency services were called to the Princes Highway south of Cobargo (near Quinlans Road), following reports of a crash.
On arrival, police found that three cars and a truck had collided.
At about 12:30 pm, a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed that the male driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The male truck driver was treated for a possible punctured lung. All three drivers were taken to Southeast Regional Hospital in Bega for mandatory testing.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information about the crash is asked to contact Bega Police by calling 02 6492 9999, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
In a statement, Bega Valley Shire Council warned that kerbside waste collections have been impacted by the highway closure.
A council spokesperson said the closure had blocked access to households to the north of the crash and caused delays to the service.
“Affected residents are asked to leave their bins at the kerb. Collections will be completed as soon as waste trucks are able to access the area.
“Council apologises for the inconvenience and thanks the community for its patience and understanding.”
The Princes Highway south of Cobargo remains closed in both directions, with diversions in place.
Up-to-date information can be found on Live Traffic NSW.
10:20 am: Three people have been hospitalised after a four-vehicle crash involving a truck on a major southern highway.
A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 6:15 am today (13 July), emergency services were called to the Princes Highway south of Cobargo, following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to the South Coast Police District found that three cars and a truck had collided.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told Region that they were called to the scene to treat multiple patients.
A woman in her 70s suffered lacerations to her legs, while a man in his 80s had suspected injuries to his chest.
The spokesperson also said the truck driver, a man in his 60s, is suspected of having chest and rib injuries.
The three people were taken to South East Regional Hospital.
In its alert, Live Traffic NSW advises motorists to avoid the area and allow extra travel time.
As of 9:20 am, the highway has been closed in both directions.
Light vehicles can use Cobargo Bermagui Road, while heavy vehicles are asked to use the Kings Highway. Visit Live Traffic NSW for updated traffic information.
More to come.
