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Truck crash kills hundreds of sheep on Oxley Highway at Goolhi, NSW on Thursday, 16 April 2026

Goolhi, New South Wales

Published 16 April 2026

Key facts

Where
Goolhi, New South Wales

What happened

Incident Overview
Hundreds of sheep have died after a truck crashed on the Oxley Highway near Goolhi, west of Gunnedah. The male truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 (about 1am)
  • Location: Oxley Highway near Booloola Road, Goolhi, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Truck transporting sheep

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Several hundred sheep, died at the scene following the crash
  • Injuries:
    • Male truck driver, driver, non-life-threatening injuries, taken to Tamworth Hospital

Emergency Response

  • Police attended the crash scene and managed the incident response.
  • The truck driver was transported to Tamworth Hospital for treatment.
  • The Oxley Highway was closed in both directions between Mullaley and Coonabarabran, with diversions advised via the Newell Highway, Kamilaroi Highway, Grain Valley Road and routes through Boggabri and Mullaley; Transport for NSW warned delays of about 2.5 hours.

Police Investigation
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The highway closure and lengthy diversions have disrupted travel through the region, while the loss of several hundred sheep has affected the livestock transport operation.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information has been urged to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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