One dead, another critical after horror M1 crash at Somersby
One man has died and another is in a critical condition following a horror crash on the M1 at Somersby this morning.
The accident, involving a van and a truck, occurred about one kilometre north of the Kariong turnoff around 10.20am.
Despite desperate attempts by paramedics, the male driver of the van died at the scene. His passenger, a man whose age is not yet known, was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the truck managed to escape unharmed.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.