Paramedics rush man to hospital in critical condition after M4 crash in western Sydney
A man is in hospital in a critical condition following a horror multi-vehicle crash on a major city motorway.
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A man is in hospital with critical injuries following a horror multi-vehicle crash in western Sydney.
Emergency services rushed to the crash on the M4 Motorway at Eastern Creek about 2.40pm.
It is believed four vehicles were involved in a head-on smash-up near Reservoir Road.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated two of the drivers, a man and a woman both in their 30s, at the scene.
“The male driver was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition with the female driver is being taken to Blacktown Hospital in a stable condition,” the police said on Monday evening.
“Two male drivers, aged 40 and 53, from the other vehicles were conveyed to Blacktown Hospital for mandatory testing.”
A CareFlight rescue crew was also deployed to the scene.
Photos from the scene show a smashed up black vehicle that has been cut in two.
The crash has created major traffic delays and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Originally published as Paramedics rush man to hospital in critical condition after M4 crash in western Sydney
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