Parramatta Rd, Five Dock: traffic chaos and rush hour delays after a pile-up of several cars piled up on the major city road
- At least nine people were rushed to hospital
- The multi-car crash is holding up traffic in Five Dock, Sydney
A major Sydney road has been thrown into traffic chaos after a truck collided with several cars, leaving up to nine people hospitalized.
All eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of Parramatta Rd in Five Dock were closed on Great North Rd at around 4.30pm following reports of the accident on Friday.
A NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said a truck and several cars were involved in the crash.
At least nine patients were assessed and taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital, the spokeswoman said.
It is likely that more patients will be transferred to other hospitals.
Several roads around Parramatta Rd are closed in Five Dock following a multi-vehicle crash. Image: Supplied / Live Traffic NSW
Parramatta Rd is now closed in both directions between Frederick St in Ashfield and Harris Rd in Five Dock.
Eastbound traffic on Parramatta Rd will be diverted to Harris St.
Great North Rd is also closed between Queens Rd and Parramatta Rd.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
More to follow.