A woman died after her car was hit by a semi-trailer. Photo: Darren Pateman
Woman dead after semi-trailer hits her car on M1 near Lake Macquarie
A woman has died after her car was hit by a semi-trailer on the M1 at Killingworth, just north of Lake Macquarie, on Friday morning.
Police believe the 29-year-old woman’s Ford Falcon sedan was stationary on the highway, about 8.5 kilometres north of the Ryhope interchange, at the time of the crash.
The crash occurred about 4.30am, closing the highway and causing traffic chaos for morning commuters.
The fatal collision happened just after 4.30am on the M1 Pacific Motorway at Killingworth. Photo: Darren Pateman
The male truck driver was not injured the crash, police said. He has been taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.
The Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit is examining the circumstances of the crash.
One northbound lane of the M1 is closed and motorists are being escorted past the crash site by police, according to an RMS spokesman.
Motorists should expect significant delays and heavy traffic approaching George Booth Drive on the highway.
For the latest traffic information, visit http://www.livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
source:smh.com.au
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