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A man has died in a single vehicle crash near Murwillumbah.

About 12pm yesterday (Tuesday 26 November), emergency services were called to Dulguigan Road, Dulguigan – about 5km north of Murwillumbah – following reports a hatchback had crashed.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District attended and found a hatchback had crashed into a tree.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated the driver; however, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident commenced.

Anyone with information about the incident, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Tweed/Byron Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.



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