A serious collision on Mosman’s Spit Bridge in Sydney has left a man trapped in a crushed car, causing major traffic disruptions.
Man Rescued Following Truck and Car Crash Brings Havoc to Mosman, Sydney
A man was pulled out from a crashed car after a catastrophic collision with a truck on Spit Bridge in Sydney’s Mosman, causing enormous traffic congestion and stranding several commuters. The emergency responders rushed to pull out the man from the crashed vehicle since he was pinned inside.
Operation for Emergency Rescue
An ambulance helicopter, police, paramedics, and Fire and Rescue NSW were among the emergency services that arrived at the scene of the accident. At around 7:30 am on Monday, the victim, a man in his 40s, was trapped beneath the truck in his own car, which was completely destroyed in the collision.
While paramedics attempted to stabilize the wounded, firefighters used hand and hydraulic tools to chip away at the wreckage. After being saved, the man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital on a stretcher. The man is stable, according to the reports.
Traffic Disruptions
The crash created havoc for morning traffic as the southbound lane on the Spit Bridge was closed, leading to heavy traffic congestion. Dozens of commuters were stranded, with buses stalled on the Burnt Bridge Deviation at Seaforth.
Numerous commuters deserted their bus routes in favour of other routes. Diversions were established, and Manly Road was still closed at Sydney Road.
Advice to Motorists
The authorities have asked Northern Beaches and lower North Shore commuters to steer clear of the roads and instead use ferry services from Manly if they were heading to Sydney’s CBD. They also cautioned that police investigation at the site would take time, and delays would persist.
Community Impact
The incident has raised concern over the need for road safety, particularly for busy roads like the Spit Bridge. Residents raised concern over the disruption of traffic, affecting residents and businesses within the locality.
Rescue operations have been commended for their response in saving the man and handling the scene under massive weather conditions.
Published 26-February-2025