A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Barraba, in the New England region of New South Wales.

At about 11.45pm last night, police were called to McIntyre Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – believed to be a 25-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

However, he died at the scene.

Officers attached to Oxley Police District established a crime scene which has now been forensically examined.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

In an unrelated accident, a woman died and three people were hospitalised following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s south yesterday afternoon.

At about 4pm on Saturday 24 January 2026, emergency services were called to Bynedale Road, Rand – about 60km northwest of Albury – following reports a car had left the road and crashed into a tree.

The driver – a 31-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

However, she died at the scene.

Two passengers – a 46-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl – were both airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

The third passenger – a 14-year-old boy – was also taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the crash or dashcam footage is urged to contact Murray River police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Oxley police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.