Update - 10.35am
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Murrumbidgee Police District has confirmed a person has died following a head-on collision on the Sturt Highway near Hay this morning.
Chief Inspector John Wadsworth said the deceased person, whose identity has not been confirmed at this stage, was a male and the single occupant of the ute.
"It would appear the Triton utility, driven by the deceased, was traveling west and the truck was traveling east," Chief Inspector Wadsworth said.
"Early indications appear the vehicle may have veered into the path of the truck causing a head-on collision.
"Because of the impact and the truck carrying flammable liquids, the truck caught alight and the fire has since been extinguished by NSW Fire and Rescue."
Chief Inspector Wadsworth said the roads will be closed for a significant time.
"The Hazmat is on scene, detectives and the forensic services are already on scene and a crime scene has been established.
"The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries, he's basically in shock."
NSW Police Media statement said the driver of the utility was a 26-year-old man, who was unable to be revived.
"The driver of the truck, a 60-year-old man, sustained minor injuries," the statement read.
"An investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
"A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner."
The Hazmat unit from Leeton is on scene, as well as three RFS units, the SES and police.
Earlier
Emergency services are responding to an incident near Hay, involving a truck and car crash.
The incident occurred on the Sturt Highway at Glenhope Road, 36 kilometres west of Hay.
A Rural Fire Service spokesperson said both vehicles were on fire, but the matter has now be handed over to NSW Police.
"There is no longer a fire and it is believed that the truck is carrying flammable materials," the spokesperson said.
According to Live Traffic NSW, the Sturt Highway is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
"The westbound traffic is being diverted onto the Cobb Highway from Hay to Pretty Pine Road, Balranald Road and Yanga Way to return to the Sturt Highway at Balranald Road," a spokesperson said.
"The eastbound direction is the same in reverse.
"The diversion is suitable for all vehicles...due to the nature of the incident, there is no forecast as to when the highway will reopen."
NSW Fire and Rescue crews are on scene and all five units of the Rural Fire Service are responding.
A spokesperson from NSW Ambulance Media could not give details about the car or anyone in that vehicle.
"Truck and a car are involved, possibly the driver of the truck is a man in his 50s and he was found conscious and breathing, with minor injuries," the spokesperson said.
NSW Police Media has been contacted but were unable to provide any details.