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ONE DEAD IN FIERY CRASH ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY

One person is dead following a head-on crash involving a petrol tanker and a car on the Pacific Highway on the far north coast.

Emergency services were called to Woodburn shortly before 5pm today to reports both vehicles were alight.

The driver of the sedan died at the scene, while the driver of the semi-trailer was treated by paramedics, before being taken to Lismore Base Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.

The highway was closed in both directions, causing major delays.

A crash investigation is now underway.

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