Three killed in two separate crashes on roads in NSW Central West

A man has died in a fiery crash in Central Western NSW, the second fatal collision in the area in 48 hours.

Emergency services were called to Wellington Road, north of Eulomogo Road in Dubbo, after reports a car had left the road and hit a tree at about 11.20am today.

When police arrived, they found the car alight.

After extinguishing the blaze, a man’s body was located inside the burnt-out vehicle.

Officers believe it is that of a 68-year-old man who is yet to be formally identified.

The road was closed for four hours while officers investigated.

On Saturday morning, another two men died when the driver lost control of his vehicle on the Mitchell Highway at nearby Wongarbon.

The Toyota Hilux the 35-year-old driver and his 29-year-old passenger were travelling in rolled several times before another vehicle crashed into the wreck at about 10pm.

The 19-year-old driver of the second car was uninjured and underwent mandatory blood and urine testing at hospital.

Both incidents are being investigated and a report will be prepared for the coroner.