Head-on truck crash kills driver

A fatal truck crash has closed the Hume Highway near Coolac, in southern NSW.

Two trucks collided head-on on the highway, sparking fires in both cabs, about 6.15am (AEDT) today, police said.

The driver of a semi-trailer, carrying groceries north on the highway, died at the scene after rescue efforts failed to save him.

The driver of a southbound truck, carrying metal, escaped with minor injuries.

Police said all lanes on the highway had been closed to traffic and motorists were being urged to avoid the area or delay their travel.

The highway was expected to be closed throughout the morning while investigations were carried out and debris cleared from the road.

Earlier, police said a pedestrian died in an accident near Wollongong.

The 33-year-old Nowra man died when he was hit by a 42-tonne {92,594lb} truck about 12.15am on the Princes Highway.

Source:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/headon-truck-crash-kills-driver/2007/03/16/1173722699803.html