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Woman dies in Balranald truck crash

A WOMAN died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Balranald last Thursday.

Emergency services were called to the Sturt Highway, about 35km north of Euston Prungle Road, Euston, about 1.30pm following reports a truck with a car carrier trailer combination had left the roadway and rolled.

The 47-year-old woman was the driver.

One CFA fire truck, one forward command vehicle and Robinvale Fire Brigade volunteers responded to this incident, along with VICSES.

Euston police established a crime scene.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has been launched and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

The public should not report information on NSW Police social media pages.

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