A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in the NSW Blue Mountains early this morning, which is causing significant traffic delays.

The truck hit a 68-year-old intersection of the Great Western Highway and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath about 2.30am.

“It is believed the pedestrian died instantly,” NSW Police said in a statement.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Evans Lookout at Blackheath.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Evans Lookout at Blackheath. (Google Maps)

“The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area.”

Police said this morning they were expecting delays for “several more hours”.

A crime scene was established and officers were awaiting the arrival of specialist police. about 4am.

Anyone with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Katoomba police.

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