Two people have died in a truck crash north of Moree yesterday.
At about 3.30am, emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 75km north of Moree, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a B-double truck had rolled over and caught alight.
The fire was extinguished by NSW Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service crews.
The truck driver – a man aged in his 50s – and his passenger – a woman aged in her 60s – died at the scene.
Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
