ABC Illawarra report:
The accident happened just before 6.30am on the Princes Highway between Armchair Road and Twelve Mile Road, at Jerrawangala. The woman was treated by paramedics, however she died at the scene. The driver of a truck has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing. The Princes Highway is expected to be closed for some time and motorists are urged to make alternative travel arrangements. CRASH Truck, Car Heavy traffic conditions State road Jerrawangala (south of Nowra)Princes Highway between Armchair Road and Twelve Mile Road Started today 6:53am Last checked today 11:36am
Highway closed in both directions.
Attending
Emergency services
Transport for NSW
Advice
Avoid the area, Delay your journey, Use an alternative route
Other Advice
Ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time.
Diversions
Light vehicles can use –
Southbound from Nowra: Kalandar St, Albatross Rd, Braidwood Rd, Nerriga Rd to Braidwood, and Kings Hwy to Princes Hwy at Batemans Bay.
Northbound from Batemans Bay: Kings Hwy to Braidwood, Nerriga Rd, Braidwood Rd, Albatross Rd, Kalandar St to Princes Hwy at Nowra.
This route will add at least an hour to your journey.
Heavy vehicles are being parked or can divert via Goulburn and Braidwood.
