A man has been killed in a firey crash involving four vehicles at the northern end of the Stockton Bridge.
Police say a Ford Falcon collided with a Toyota Camry in the southbound lanes on Nelson Bay Road just before 4pm yesterday.
The Falcon then hit an oncoming XR6 utility which then collided with a BMW, also travelling north.
The ute burst into flames and the driver, believed to be a 57-year-old man from Tanilba Bay, died at the scene.
Chief Inspector Trevor Shiels says the other drivers are assisting with inquiries.
"The driver of the Falcon sedan that crossed onto the wrong side of the road suffered a significant injury to his arm. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital and was undergoing some mandatory testing," he said.
Stockton Bridge has been re-opened to traffic and police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
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| Black Smoke Billows Into The Air From The Crash Scene. Picture: Triple M |
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| The Crash Scene Last Night. Picture: theherald.com.au |
