The Pacific Highway on the New South Wales Mid North Coast is closed in both directions this morning after a collision between three trucks.
The crash near Kempsey, north of Sydney, sparked a large blaze which firefighters have successfully extinguished.
One driver has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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Both directions of the Pacific Highway are now closed at Verges Creek, with diversions via Macleay Valley Way.
There is no forecast when the Pacific Highway will open again as an extensive clean-up is needed, authorities said.
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