Emergency services were called to a fatal crash outside Dubbo on Tuesday afternoon. Photos: BELINDA SOOLE
TWO people have died in a crash outside Dubbo on Tuesday afternoon.
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Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway about 10km south of the city following reports of a collision involving a car and a truck about 4.40pm.
The truck carrying sheep had overturned and burst into flames, killing and injuring several of the animals.
The truck driver was taken to Dubbo Hospital for treatment and will undergo mandatory blood and urine tests.
The Newell Highway was closed in both directions near Taronga Western Plains Zoo and diversions were put in place while the scene was cleared.
Police from Orana Local Area Command worked with vets at the scene to identify injured sheep.
