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Truck Driver Killed in Four-Truck Collision on M1 Motorway – NSW Hunter Region – 22 July 2025

22 July 2025 · about 2:45pm · M1 Pacific Motorway, near Mandalong Road, Morisset, NSW

Published 22 July 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
22 Jul 2025Tuesday, about 2:45pm
Where
M1 Pacific Motorway, near Mandalong Road, Morisset, NSW
Type
Four-truck collision, rear-end crash
Injured
3 peopleFatality: One male truck driver (identity not yet released) died at the scene before emergency crews arrived; Injured: Three other drivers were treated at the scene for minor injuries by NSW Ambulance paramedics; Uninjured: A 57-year-old male truck driver involved was not physically harmed
Investigation
NSW PoliceA full Investigation into the cause of the crash is underway by NSW Police.

What happened

Incident Overview

A truck driver has died following a four-truck crash on the M1 Pacific Motorway in Morisset, located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near Mandalong Road at approximately 2:45pm on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

  • Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
  • Time: Around 2:45pm
  • Location: M1 Pacific Motorway, near Mandalong Road, Morisset, NSW
  • Four trucks including a petrol tanker
  • The two front trucks reportedly collided in a rear-end crash

Casualties and Injuries

  • Fatality: One male truck driver (identity not yet released) died at the scene before emergency crews arrived
  • Injured: Three other drivers were treated at the scene for minor injuries by NSW Ambulance paramedics
  • Uninjured: A 57-year-old male truck driver involved was not physically harmed

Emergency Response

  • Rescue helicopter landed at the scene to assist response operations
  • Crime scene established; expected to remain active for several hours
  • NSW Police, Ambulance, and emergency crews responded

Traffic Disruption

  • All southbound lanes on the M1 at Morisset were closed
  • Significant traffic delays with congestion extending beyond the crash site
  • Motorists advised to use alternative routes and allow additional travel time

Investigation

A full Investigation into the cause of the crash is underway by NSW Police. Preliminary reports indicate a rear-end collision between two trucks, with the remaining two becoming entangled across the lanes.

Appeal for Information

Witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the crash are urged to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppers.com.au
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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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