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Multi-vehicle collision on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Delays of up to 45 minutes are expected after a major crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with authorities urging motorists to allow extra travel time.

Paramedics have attended a multi-vehicle crash that has caused chaos on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard
Paramedics have attended a multi-vehicle crash that has caused chaos on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Three women were hospitalised after a major collision involving seven vehicles on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday night.

Police responded to reports of the crash on southbound lanes about 6.20pm.

A spokesman for NSW Ambulance told The Daily Telegraph six people were being treated by paramedics, five of those for minor injuries, while one woman was being treated for a “more serious” neck injury.

Backed up traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge following the crash. Picture: Live Traffic Sydney
Backed up traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge following the crash. Picture: Live Traffic Sydney

“Two people were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, while another was taken to St Vincent’s. All three are in stable condition,” the spokesperson said.

Police said none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Only three northbound lanes and one southbound lane were open as emergency services attended the scene, according to a Transport NSW media alert.

If anyone has information or dashcam vision of the crash, please contact Sydney City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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