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Harbour Bridge Head-On Crash Sees Trapped Driver Freed and Lanes Reopen

Police are now appealing for motorists’ dashcam footage to support collision investigations.

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Overview

  • The head-on crash occurred just after 8am on Wednesday, initially leaving one occupant trapped in their vehicle.
  • Dozens of emergency personnel from NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and Ambulance NSW freed the occupant and treated two other drivers.
  • Two southbound lanes and one northbound lane were closed during the rescue, and although most have since reopened heavy congestion persists on the bridge and nearby thoroughfares.
  • The injured occupant was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst with back injuries, while the two drivers remain in stable condition.
  • NSW Police are urging motorists with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers to support the investigation.