Driver killed by his own truck in Sydney highway rollover
A truck driver has died after being crushed by their own vehicle on Sydney's North Shore this morning.
Police were called to the northbound on-ramp of the Pacific Highway at Wahroonga at 4.25am.
A driver had been hit after their refrigerated truck had rolled onto them.
A quick-thinking nearby driver got into the truck and pulled the emergency brake to stop it from entering traffic, NSW Police said.
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The driver was hit by his own truck on the Pacific Highway at Wahroonga, on Sydney's north shore. 9News
The injured driver was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, they died at the scene.
The driver is yet to be formally identified.
Police have established a crime scene, and an investigation has commenced into the cause of the incident.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
As investigations continue police are urging drivers to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.
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