BY IAN CROUCH/ OLIVIA DILLON
UPDATE:
A driver has died after a serious crash on the Pacific Highway at Boolambayte, north of Bulahdelah this morning.
The car and semi-trailer collided in the southbound lanes near Squires Hill Road at about 5:15am, with the car ending up under the truck and both vehicles erupting in flames.
The driver of the car, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
The 62-year-old male truck driver has been taken to Manning Base Hospital for mandatory testing and treatment for minor injuries including cuts and scrapes.
EARLIER:
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on the Pacific Highway at Boolambayte north of Bulahdelah.
A semi-trailer and a car have collided in the southbound lanes about 2 kilometres north of the Lakes Way.
It's understood the car has ended up under the truck which has burst into flames.
Bushland beside the highway is also on fire.
