Truck driver charged following fatal crash in NSW north
A truck driver has been charged following a fatal crash in New South Wales' north.
Emergency services were called to Newell Highway, approximately 15 kilometres south of Moree, at about 7.30pm on Thursday following reports of a crash.
A 21-year-old female driver died at the scene.
The 24-year-old truck driver was uninjured and taken to Moree Hospital for mandatory testing following the crash.
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Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, about 15km south of Moree Nine
A crime scene was established shortly after, and police commenced inquiries into the cause of the crash.
The 24-year-old man was later arrested on Friday morning.
He was charged with dangerous driving causing death and negligent driving.
The man was refused bail and will appear in court today.
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