Just after 2pm, emergency services were called to the intersection of the Northern Distributor Road and Anson Street after reports a Mitsubishi Lancer and a garbage truck had collided.

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The Mitsubishi driver, a 73-year-old man, suffered serious internal injuries and was taken to Orange Health Service for treatment.

He is now in a stable condition.

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The 26-year-old truck driver was uninjured and taken to Orange Health Service for mandatory testing.

Officers from Central West Police District established a crime scene and have started an investigation into the crash which closed a lane of the Northern Distributor for a period of time.

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As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam footage from the area to contact Orange Police on (02) 6363 6399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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