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Car and Tram Collide in Surry Hills, Briefly Disrupting Sydney Light Rail

Services on the Moore Park–Central section paused briefly before returning to normal.

Overview

  • The crash occurred just before 4pm at Crown and Devonshire streets in Surry Hills, forcing a tram evacuation and halting traffic at the intersection.
  • NSW paramedics treated the tram and car drivers for minor injuries, with no hospitalisations reported.
  • The Toyota RAV4 was heavily damaged and towed from the scene, while the tram sustained minor nose damage and remained fit for travel.
  • Light rail services were temporarily suspended between Moore Park and Central during the response and then resumed normal operations.
  • 7NEWS reported the car was an Uber that allegedly ran a red light, and police do not intend to conduct a major investigation.