BY PETER HYSLOP
Police say a boy has died following a crash just before 8am yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Murulla, following reports a Holden Barina and Nissan Elgrand had collided.
The driver of the Barina, an 85-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene,
An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital with critical injuries but he later died.
The other occupants were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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Westpac Rescue Helicopters attended the scene. Supplied |