Two dead in fiery highway crash
TWO people have died and a major emergency operation is underway after a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 Princess Motorway at West Wollongong a short time ago.
Emergency services were called to the M1 Princes Motorway after a crash in the southbound lanes - near Mt Keira Road overpass - involving at least two trucks and three cars about 2.10pm.
At this time all southbound lanes are closed, with two northbound lanes being utilised by emergency vehicles.
Police said at least two people have died in one of the cars; the number of injured is still being established. At least one vehicle has caught fire.
Two people are dead and up to 9 more have been injured in an horrific crash involving a number of vehciles on the M1 Princes Motorway at West Wollongong. #9News pic.twitter.com/8toBZKxnV1
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) June 28, 2019
Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit officers are on site now and motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
Motorists who need to travel southbound are being diverted into Mount Ousley Road and the Princes Highway.
WEST WOLLONGONG: All southbound lanes of the M1 Princes Mwy and 2 northbound lanes are closed due to a serious crash & truck fire approaching Mt Keira Rd. Avoid the area and use Mt Ousley Rd and Princes Hwy instead. Allow plenty of extra travel time. pic.twitter.com/yQXFLmaSop
— Live Traffic NSW (@LiveTrafficNSW) June 28, 2019
Transport NSW reports traffic in the area is very heavy and motorists are experiencing significant delays.
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com.
