A man has been killed after being hit by a truck at Kurri Kurri this morning.
Emergency services were called to Lang Street just after 7am following reports the truck and pedestrian had collided.
The man, believed to be aged in his 70s, died at the scene.
The male truck driver has been taken to Maitland Hospital to undergo mandatory testing.
Lang Street is closed in both directions between Mitchell Avenue and Greta Street while police conduct investigations, that’s expected to remain in place for some time.
Diversions are in place along Stanford, Barton and Victoria Streets for light vehicles; trucks will be required to use Victoria Street, John Renshaw Drive and the Hunter Expressway.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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