Investigations are underway after a fatal crash on the Stockton Bridge yesterday afternoon.
Police say a Ford Falcon collided with a Toyota Camry in the southbound lanes around 3:45pm, before the Ford hit an oncoming ute.
The ute then collided with a BMW heading northbound and burst into flames.
The driver of the ute, thought to be a 57-year-old Tanilba Bay man, suffered critical burns and died at the scene.
The drivers of the other three cars were taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A 46-year-old man driving the Ford injured his arm while the 68-year-old man behind the wheel of the BMW suffered chest and rib injuries.
The 34-year-old driver of the Camry was uninjured.
Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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