The Oxley Highway has reopened after being closed in both directions at Goolhi, west of Gunnedah, due to a truck crash which has resulted in multiple livestock deaths.

The crash, near Booloola Road, occurred about 1am on Thursday, April 16, and resulted in the highway being closed between Mullaley and Coonabarabran.

The male driver was taken to Tamworth Hospital. A statement from police said it is understood that the driver’s injuries are not life-threatening.

Several hundred head of sheep died as a consequence of the crash.