Police have confirmed a person has died at the scene of a collision between a truck and another vehicle on the Princes Highway north of Batemans Bay.
The driver of the car died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
A 57-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man were also taken to Batemans Bay Hospital. The woman was understood to be suffering facial injuries and possible chest and lower limb injuries, while the man was understood to have shoulder and chest injuries and leg pain.
Both have been transferred to Canberra Hospital for further treatment.
The accident was reported in wet conditions at about 9am between Cullendulla and Durras drives.
All drivers travelling south from Wollongong and Nowra towards Batemans Bay must use alternative routes. Those travelling north from Batemans Bay must use alternative routes.
The highway is currently closed in both directions and a crime scene has been established. Specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit are at the scene.
