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Woman, 48, dies in crash on the M1

A woman has died and a man has been hospitalised after a single vehicle crash on the M1 on Friday night.

The incident happened about 6.30pm when a Toyota Hilux crashed into trees in the median strip near the Peats Ridge Road off-ramp at Somersby.

Brisbane Water police found a 48-year-old woman with critical injuries and a man with minor injuries.

The woman was treated by paramedics however she died at the scene.

The man was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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

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