Investigations are underway following a fatal car accident in the Hunter yesterday.
Just before 11 am emergency crews were called to Flaggs Road, Merriwa following reports a car had crashed into a tree and rolled several times.
Paramedics worked on a ten year old boy but he died at the scene.
A 15 year old girl also in the vehicle was taken to hospital in a stable condition, while the the driver, a 46 year old male was air lifted to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the accident or have dash cam footage to come forward.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.