About 10:30am today (Monday 26 September 2016) emergency services responded to a collision between a truck and a car on the Gwydir Highway at Waterview, near Grafton.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics attempted to assist the male driver of the car and a female passenger, however, both died at the scene.

Both persons are yet to be formally identified.

The driver of the truck was conveyed to hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command are at the scene and have commenced an investigation.

Traffic diversions are in place and are expected to remain for some hours. For information on road closures, visit www.livetraffic.com.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000