Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision near Newcastle this morning.

Just before 2.10am (Wednesday 9 March 2016), emergency services were called to a head-on collision between a car and a truck on Anderson Drive, Beresfield, about 20km north west of Newcastle.

Ambulance Paramedics attempted to assist the male driver of the car; however he died at the scene. The man is yet to be formally identified.

The male driver of the truck was uninjured and taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command are at the scene and have commenced investigating the incident.

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.