Fatal crash closes section of Pacific Motorway

A section of the Pacific Motorway remains closed in both directions at Tweed Heads West after a fatal truck crash early this morning.

Emergency services were called to the motorway at about 2.25am on Friday following reports of a truck crash.

Police said officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District attended and found a truck had crashed into a barrier, trapping the male driver.

Fire and Rescue NSW crews freed the driver before NSW Ambulance paramedics treated him for serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

The male passenger died at the scene.

Police say he is yet to be formally identified.

The death comes as 351 people have lost their lives on NSW roads over the past 12 months.

Police said a crime scene was established and the Crash Investigation Unit has begun inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Diversions remain in place.

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