A man has died following a vehicle fire near Tenterfield on Friday morning
Just before 5am, emergency services were called to Bruxner Highway, about 3km east of Snake Creek Road, Sandy Flat, following reports of a vehicle fire.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews arrived at the scene to find the vehicle destroyed by fire.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a man deceased close by the vehicle.
The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 70s.
A crime scene was established and an investigation has commenced into the circumstance surrounding the incident.
As investigations continue, police urge anyone who may have witnessed the car fire – or has any available dashcam or mobile phone footage – to contact New England Police District or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
