Car crash shuts down M5 between Mascot and Beverly Hills

A major motorway has been thrown into chaos after a car lost control on an overpass and slammed into the road.

A car crash shut down westbound lanes on the M5 Motorway on August 8, 2024. Picture: LiveTraffic

A car crash has thrown Sydney’s M5 East Motorway into chaos, with all westbound lanes closed.

The chaos kicked off after a car crashed through an overpass and fell onto the busy road, sparking a large-scale emergency response.

“About 4.50pm on Thursday, emergency services were called to M5 Motorway, Bexley North, following reports of a single vehicle crash,” NSW Police said.

“On arrival, officers attached to St George Police Area Command located a white Nissan SUV which had rolled down to the M5.

“The male driver was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital for a mandatory testing in a serious condition.”

The crash closed the westbound lanes between Mascot and Beverly Hills and LiveTraffic NSW advises motorists to “use an alternative route”.

The closure was listed at 4.28pm.

Originally published as Car crash shuts down M5 between Mascot and Beverly Hills