A man has died following a motorcycle crash near Singleton early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Belford around 1.30 on Thursday morning following reports a motorcycle had crashed.
The rider, a 46-year-old man, died at the scene.
Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
The New England Highway southbound remains closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Light vehicles can use Bell Road and Standen Drive as an alternative route.
Meanwhile, a 35-year-old man has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition after crashing his car into a power pole at on the New England Highway Rutherford just before 4 o'clock this morning.
