POLICE and other emergency services are on the scene of a fatal crash on the Mitchell Highway north of Orange.
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The incident occurred just before 9.30am on Thursday near Bakers Swamp, about 25 kilometres south of Wellington.
It is unknown at this stage if more than one person died in the crash.
MAP: Where the crash occurred …
Live Traffic reported at about 11.30am that traffic was affected in both directions, with stop-slow traffic management systems in place.
NSW police have said that over the past two days seven people have now lost their lives in five separate crashes across the state.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, said the losses must serve as a reminder for people to take personal responsibility for their actions.
“To lose seven lives in the course of two days on our roads is nothing short of a tragedy,” assistant commissioner Michael Corboy said.
“Seven more lives lost means that we have now lost 199 lives on our roads in 198 days this year.
“With the school holidays coming to an end and more people on our roads, drivers need to pay attention to ensure they arrive at their destination safety.”
