As of 5 pm, the Sturt Highway is closed in both directions near Euroley. Image: Live Traffic NSW/Screenshot.
Two people have died at the scene of a two-car crash, leaving a major Riverina highway closed in both directions.
A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 4 pm on Monday (22 June), emergency services were called to the Sturt Highway near Euroley.
Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District arrived to find two vehicles had collided head-on, about 25 kilometres north-west of Narrandera.
“Two occupants died at the scene and three others are currently being treated on scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics,” the spokesperson said.
A crime scene has been established, with police launching an investigation into the incident.
As of 4:50 pm, the Sturt Highway remains closed in both directions.
In an alert, Live Traffic NSW asks motorists to use an alternative route through the area and expect delays.
“Ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time,” they said.
Police say diversions are in place at Sturt Highway and Kidman Way, Darlington Point and Sturt Highway and Innisvale Road, Darlington Point.
Meanwhile, Live Traffic recommends the following diversions:
- Light vehicles: Innisvale Road, Euroley Road, Irrigation Way, Audley Street, Newell Highway, in both directions
- Heavy vehicles: Kidman Way, Whitton Darlington Pt Road, Irrigation Way, Newell Highway to Sturt Highway, in both directions.
“This diversion will add at least 40 minutes of additional travel time,” according to the alert.
Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice must use their relevant enforceable network map to find an approved alternative route.
Operators of Class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit (unless an updated permit is obtained).
For the latest traffic updates, motorists can visit livetraffic.com.
As inquiries into the crash continue, anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000.
Original Article published by Claire Sams on Region Riverina.
