Two people are dead following a tragic accident on Sunday afternoon between Cowra and Canowindra.

As of Monday morning, road closures were still in place along the B81, between Billimari Road and Rivers Road.

Police confirmed that at about 2:20pm on Sunday, August 24, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Canowindra Road, Canowindra.

“Officers attached to Chifley Police District attended and found a B-double truck and a sedan had collided head on – and the truck rolled onto its side,” a police spokesperson said on Sunday night.

“The driver of the sedan – a 67-year-old man – and passenger – 63-year-old woman – died at the scene.

“The truck driver – a 30-year-old man – was by assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries before being taken to hospital for mandatory testing.”

Diversions were in place along Billimari, Bangaroo, and Rivers roads for northbound traffic, adding an extra five minutes of travel time.

Southbound vehicles were advised to travel via George Russell Dr, Binni Creek Rd, Doncaster Dr, and Canowindra Road, with an additional 25 minutes travel time.

Across the state, more than 238 people have died on our roads in 2025, compared to 196 in 2024. More than 10,000 people are seriously injured travelling on NSW roads each year.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is managed on a confidential basis.