An investigation is underway following a serious crash in the Blue Mountains overnight.
About 7pm (Monday 12 August 2024), emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway, Blackheath, following reports of a crash.
Initial inquiries suggest that a semi-trailer and Subaru sedan collided head on before the truck collided with a Toyota Corolla.
Both drivers of the Subaru and Toyota were trapped before being released by Police Rescue and Fire & Rescue NSW.
The driver of the Subaru – a 27-year-old man – was treated at the scene for serious leg and chest injuries.
He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition.
His passenger – a 2-year-old boy – was treated for head injuries and taken to a children's Hospital in Westmead in critical condition.
The driver of the Toyota – a 29-year-old man – was treated for internal injuries and taken to Nepean Hospital in a stable condition.
The driver of the semi-trailer – a 46-year-old man – was treated at the scene for minor injuries and taken to Katoomba Hospital for mandatory testing.
The Great Western Highway will remain closed for a several hours, with motorists urged to avoid the area.
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A crime scene has been established as specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
