A 38-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Murrumbateman early this morning (October 12).
NSW Police said emergency services were called to the scene of a two-car collision near Gounyan Road about 6:15am.
The woman who was driving a Kia, died at the scene.
The driver Toyota Hilux – a man aged 31 – was trapped before being freed by Fire and Rescue NSW before being airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The Barton Highway is closed in both directions, traffic is currently being diverted and the highway is expected to be closed for some time.
An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.
Anyone who saw the accident should call Yass Police on (02) 6226 9399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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