Boy, 6, tragically dies in horrific NSW car crash

A six-year-old boy has died after a single-vehicle crash south of Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina.

Emergency services attended Holbrook Road, near Paper Forest Road, at Mangoplah about 12.15pm on Saturday after reports of a crash.

A Mitsubishi Triton was travelling northbound on Holbrook Road when it appears to have left the roadway and hit a tree.

The driver – a 28-year-old man – was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

Meanwhile the passenger, a six-year-old boy, died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit are attending.

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The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Holbrook Road was closed in both directions and motorists were advised to use alternate routes or delay their travels.

Investigations are continuing.

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