A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in the NSW Blue Mountains early this morning, which is causing significant traffic delays.
The truck hit a 68-year-old intersection of the Great Western Highway and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath about 2.30am.
"It is believed the pedestrian died instantly," NSW Police said in a statement.
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"The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area."
Police said this morning they were expecting delays for "several more hours".
A crime scene was established and officers were awaiting the arrival of specialist police. about 4am.
Anyone with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Katoomba police.
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