Picton Road closed in both directions east of Macarthur Drive due to a multi-vehicle accident.

Wilton:Police statement: "One man has died, and a number of people have been injured, following a crash near Picton. Around 2.45pm, emergency services were called to a stretch of Picton Road at Wilton following a crash involving three vehicles. Initial inquiries indicate a westbound ute, clipped the back of a westbound 4WD, before the 4WD entered the eastbound lanes and collided head on with a Jeep. The man driving the 4WD was killed as a result of the crash, while his female passenger sustained minor injuries.

The woman driving the Jeep sustained serious injuries after her vehicle caught fire as a result of the crash. She is being air-lifted to Liverpool Hospital. The man driving the ute sustained minor injuries. He will be transported to hospital for blood and alcohol testing. Picton Road has been closed in both directions between Macarthur Drive and Mount Keira Road, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and check livetraffic.com for the latest information. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to these incidents to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/"

via 7news