A manhunt is under way after a ute was stolen following a fiery crash in the southern Riverina.
Police said a male driver lost control of a Holden Commodore on Barham Road near Barham about 10am on Wednesday.
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The car travelled down an embankment and struck a concrete storm water drain before bursting into flames.
Soon after, a 29-year-old man driving a ute stopped to help and used a fire extinguisher from his vehicle to prevent the flames from spreading further.
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While he was extinguishing the blaze, the Commodore driver - an unknown man - took off in the ute and drove east along Barham Road.
Police have appealed for anyone with information - including those who see a white Volkswagon Amarok with NSW registration EGB 46P, a silver bull bar and white canopy - to call Moulamein police on (03) 5887 5004 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
