Melbourne, March 07: The main Sydney to Melbourne rail line has been closed after a fatal car crash in southern New South Wales.
Emergency services were called to a level crossing 5km northeast of Bethungra at 5.23am (AEDT) today after initial reports that a car had rolled over and damaged signal lights.
They found two cars involved in the accident at the crossing, with one person dead and another hurt and trapped.
A police spokeswoman was unable to give details of the age or gender of those involved.
She said at 7.30am (AEDT) that the Sydney to Melbourne rail line would be closed for about two hours.
The Olympic Highway, which crosses the rail line, is partly closed, with diversions in place.
——–Agencies