One dead, two injured after Hume Hwy crash at Sutton Forest

Six paramedic roads crews and the Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue helicopter were dispatched to the Hume Highway after reports of the crash just after 1pm.

Hume Police District officers attended and were told a car veered onto the median strip before hitting a tree.

One male passenger died at the scene.

The male driver and another male passenger, believed to be in their late teens to early 20s, were taken to Campbelltown Hospital and are in a serious but stable condition.

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A crime scene has been established and will be examined by the Crash Investigation Unit.

All northbound lanes of the Hume Highway were closed at Sutton Forest for almost five hours.

NSW Ambulance inspector Liam Ryan said rescue crews worked to treat the patients at the scene.

"Police did a great job administering CPR until we arrived. Sadly the patient couldn't be saved," he said.

"Paramedics treated both remaining patients, as rescue crews worked to free one of them who was trapped in the vehicle.

"Intensive care paramedics then helped stabilise both men for transport to hospital.

"This accident was a tragedy, and I'd just ask motorists on the road over this long weekend to please take great care."

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