A man has died following a three-vehicle crash near Walcha.

At about 10.15am yesterday, emergency services responded to reports of a three-vehicle crash along Thunderbolts Way, Walcha, about 90km east of Tamworth.

Officers attached to Oxley Police District attended and found two B-double trucks – one carrying a load of cattle – and a ute had been involved in the crash.

The driver of the cattle truck – a 22-year-old man – died at the scene.

About 35 cattle died in the crash, some being euthanised due to injuries.

The other truck driver – a 53-year-old man – suffered serious head injuries and was taken to John Hunter Hospital by NSW Ambulance paramedics for further treatment and mandatory testing.

The driver of the ute – a 63-year-old man – was treated for minor injuries before being taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and investigations commenced with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit.

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

As inquiries continue, police are asking anyone with information about the matter – or any relevant dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Tamworth Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Thunderbolts Way was closed to all traffic for a considerable time.

Anyone with information about this 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.