Man killed on highway

By Jo Kennett

A MAN has died after being hit by a truck on the M1 at Chinderah on Wednesday morning, May 24, with traffic diverted for several hours through Terranora.

The fatal collision happened at about 11.30am when a B-double truck hit the man, believed to be aged in his 50s.

The accident happened just before the Dodds Road intersection just north of the Ampol service station, with traffic coming to a standstill as emergency services raced to the scene.

Tweed Police said that “despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, the man died on the way to hospital”.

Police said the man driving the truck stopped to assist the victim and was taken to The Tweed Hospital for mandatory testing.

The M1 was closed northbound at Chinderah with traffic being diverted onto Tweed Valley Way and Terranora Road via Tumbulgum.

Tweed Police have commenced an investigation into circumstances surrounding the incident, with some locals having witnessed the distressing incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with informa- tion or dash cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you witnessed this incident and are experiencing any anxiety or sleep problems, call Lifeline Crisis Support on 13 11 14 (they have a chat and text line as well) or go to: tracksafefoundation. com.au/resource/support-for-witnesses-of-traumatic-incidents/