Two people have died following a collision near Wagga Wagga today.

About 12.40pm (Tuesday 26 January 2016), emergency services were called to Gregadoo Road, Gregadoo, following reports of a head-on collision between two cars.

One vehicle caught alight and the driver died at the scene. They have not been formally identified at this stage.

The passenger of the second vehicle, an 88-year-old man, also died at the scene. The male driver, of unknown age, was taken to Wagga Rural Referral Hospital. His injuries are not known.

Officers from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command are investigating the circumstance surrounding the crash.

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