Man ejected from truck in Riverina crash

A MAN has been seriously injured after reportedly being ejected from the cabin of his truck on the Snowy Mountains Highway west of Tumut.

Emergency services were called to reports of a single-vehicle truck crash just west of the township shortly after 2.30pm on Wednesday, June 24.

It is understood crews arrived to find a truck jack-knifed across the highway, with the driver lying on the roadway approximately 500m from the Batlow Road intersection.

The man, believed to be aged in his 60s, is reported to have been ejected from the truck’s cabin during the crash.

He suffered serious head injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to Tumut Hospital, where he was met by the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter shortly after 3.20pm.

Police say the man was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious condition.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District have established a crime scene, with the Snowy Mountains Highway closed in both directions between Adelong and Batlow Road.

Diversions are in place, with the highway expected to be closed for an extended period as the scene is examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

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As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact police or Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.