Police are investigating following a fatal crash near Newcastle this afternoon.<\/p>\n
About 3.40pm (Friday 12 August 2016), emergency services were called to the Pacific Motorway at Beresfield, following reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a B-double in the north-bound lane.<\/p>\n
The rider was assisted by Ambulance Paramedics; however died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The driver of the truck was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.<\/p>\n
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.<\/p>\n
No further details are known at this stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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