Highway reopens after horror four-vehicle crash with cattle truck

Four vehicles were involved in the fatal car crash in the Central West on Monday night.

Before 5:10pm a crash between a truck carrying cattle and three cars, one of which was towing a horse float.

One person died at the scene, they are yet to be identified.

Six people were treated by paramedics, they have been taken to Dubbo and Parkes hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

A crime scene has been established. Investigations are underway from the Crash Investigation Unit.

The highway has reopened after more than 14 hours.

Earlier

One person is dead after a cattle truck and car crash in the Central West.

Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway near O'Leary's Lane in Peak Hill about 5.10pm, Monday.

Police reported a cattle truck carrying livestock had hit a four wheel drive.

The Newell Highway is closed in both directions between Tomingly and Peak Hill, according to Livetraffic.

Officers remain on the scene. One person is dead and no further information is available.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

This is a developing story and more information will be published as it becomes available.