Motorway in chaos after shock car crash

Duncan Evans

8 August 2024 at 6:40 am·1-min read

A car crash shut down westbound lanes on the M5 Motorway on August 8, 2024. Picture: LiveTraffic

A car crash has thrown Sydney’s M5 East Motorway into chaos, with all westbound lanes closed.

The chaos kicked off after a car crashed through an overpass and fell onto the busy road, sparking a large-scale emergency response.

“About 4.50pm on Thursday, emergency services were called to M5 Motorway, Bexley North, following reports of a single vehicle crash,” NSW Police said.

“On arrival, officers attached to St George Police Area Command located a white Nissan SUV which had rolled down to the M5.

“The male driver was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital for a mandatory testing in a serious condition.”

The crash closed the westbound lanes between Mascot and Beverly Hills and LiveTraffic NSW advises motorists to “use an alternative route”.

The closure was listed at 4.28pm.

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