Three men injured in Luddenham truck collision

Three men have been injured in a head-on truck collision in Sydney’s southwest, which has led to the closure of a major road as investigations take place.

Emergency responders at the scene of a truck collision in Luddenham. Picture: 7News

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Three men have been rushed to hospital after a head-on truck collision in Sydney’s southwest.

Emergency services personnel worked to free two men trapped in separate trucks after they crashed into each other on The Northern Rd in Luddenham about 1.30pm today.

Police said the driver of one truck, a 25-year-old man, sustained minor injuries while his passenger, another 25-year-old man, was trapped for a short amount of time before being removed from the vehicle suffering two broken legs.

Three men have been taken to hospital. Picture: 7News

Both were taken to hospital, with the driver to undergo mandatory testing.

Emergency services also worked to free the driver of the second truck, a 40-year-old man, who has since been rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Crews were called to The Northern Rd about 1.30pm on Monday. Picture: Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade

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The collision sparked a large emergency response with officers from Liverpool Police Area Command, NSW Ambulance paramedics and Fire and Rescue called to the scene.

The Northern Road remains closed in both directions between Park Rd and Elizabeth Dr with diversions onto Elizabeth Drive.

Inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash.