Two dead after crash on M1 near Chinderah

Two people have died after a car crashed into a tree on the M1 near Chinderah on Monday evening.

Emergency services were called to the motorway near Chinderah Road about 6pm following reports of a crash.

NSW Police said officers from the Tweed-Byron Police District arrived to find the driver and front-seat passenger dead at the scene.

The vehicle left the road before striking a tree.

Two southbound lanes were closed as a crime scene was established and specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit began inquiries.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the motorway reopened in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers