Emergency services remain on the scene at a fatal multi vehicle crash in Eastwood.
About 1.30pm today (Wednesday, July 12) emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Blaxland Road and First Avenue, Eastwood.
Initial inquiries indicate that six vehicles were involved.
One person died at the scene. Two people were taken to hospital in critical conditions along with four others who sustained minor injuries. They will also undergo mandatory blood and urine testing.
Officers from Ryde Police Area Command have established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist officers from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The road remains closed with local traffic diversions in place. Extended delays are expected, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.