Update 4.50pm: a formal NSW police report has not yet been finalised, a police media spokesperson said.
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The Newell Highway remains closed in all directions with traffic diversions continuing.
Southbound via Burley Griffin Way, Mary Gilmore Way, Coolamon-Ardlethan Road, Canola Way to return to Newell Highway.
Northbound via Canola Way, Coolamon-Ardlethan Road, Mary Gilmore Way, Burley Griffin Way to return to Newell Highway.
Eastbound motorists on Burley Griffin Way near Barellan should use Barrellan Road to Narrandera.
The diversions are suitable for all vehicles.
Earlier: two people have died after a truck and car crashed on the Newell Highway at Ardlethan, about 70km south of West Wyalong.
Just after 11.30am today, emergency services were called to the intersection of Newell Highway and Burley Griffin Way.
The driver and a passenger in the car died at the scene.
A second passenger was released after being trapped for some time and airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.
A third passenger was treated by paramedics for minor injuries.
The male truck driver was treated for minor injuries and taken via road to Wagga Base Hospital where he will also undergo mandatory testing.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said crew members were called before midday to the scene.
“These were four paramedics with the support of the helicopter to transport one from the car to Canberra,” the spokesperson said.
“The truck is believed to have turned on its side.
“Those in the car may have also been tourists as it was reported that an interpreter was needed.”
Officers from Riverina Police District and the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended and established a crime scene.
Detectives will attend to start an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
The highway is currently closed in both directions with diversions in place.
Southbound traffic is advised to take Burley Griffin Way, Mary Gilmore Way, Coolamon-Ardlethan Road, Canola Way to return to Newell Highway.
Northbound via Canola Way, Coolamon-Ardlethan Road, Mary Gilmore Way, Burley Griffin Way to return to Newell Highway.
The diversions are suitable for all vehicles.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
The accident comes only one day after a fatal head-on crash on the Olympic Highway yesterday.