Emergency services were called to Culburra Road, Wollumboola, about 2.5km west of the Culburra township, around 7.20am to reports a 4WD and truck had collided.

Despite efforts of witnesses and emergency services the male driver of the 4WD, believed to be aged in his late 20s or early 30s, died at the scene.

The truck driver, a man in his 20s, sustained arm injuries and was transported by ambulance to Wollongong Hospital for treatment.

The road was closed until around 12.45pm as crash investigators completed investigations into the accident.

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

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