A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a truck near Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains today.

About 10.50am Thursday 13 April, emergency services were called to Kosciuszko Road, East Jindabyne, about 1km south of the Jerrara Drive intersection, and found the 50-year-old male motorcyclist had died at the scene.

The male truck driver – aged 58 – was not injured. He was arrested and taken to Cooma Hospital for mandatory testing.

NSW Police officers attached to Monaro Police District established a crime scene which will be examined by the Crash Investigation Unit.

Diversions remain in place and motorists can travel to East Jindabyne via Dalgety Road and the Snowy River Way; check www.livetraffic.com before travelling.

As inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue, any witnesses – or motorists with dashcam vision of the crash – are urged to call Jindabyne Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.