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Horror crash leaves two women fighting for life and Sydney in traffic chaos

A multi-vehicle crash on a busy street has left one person dead and two women fighting for life as lengthy delays are predicted for peak-hour traffic.

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A multi-car crash has left one person dead and two fighting for life in hospital and traffic for Sydney’s northwest at a standstill.

It’s understood that six vehicles were involved in the crash that occurred at the intersection of First Ave and Blaxland Rd in Eastwood at about 1.30pm on Wednesday.

A number of vehicles were damaged in the crash. Picture: 7 News
A number of vehicles were damaged in the crash. Picture: 7 News
Motorists are warned to expect long delays around Eastwood.
Motorists are warned to expect long delays around Eastwood.

Motorists are told to expect delays and to use an alternative route if possible, with First Ave closed in both directions as emergency services and the crash investigation unit remain on the scene during peak hour.

NSW Police has confirmed that one person died at the scene following the crash.

Two women are fighting for life in a critical condition in hospital after the crash.

Paramedics rushed one woman to Royal North Shore Hospital and another to Westmead Hospital in critical conditions, a NSW Ambulance spokesperson said. A man was also taken to Royal North Shore in a stable condition.

Four others sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash.

They will all undergo mandatory blood and urine testing.

Police have urged motorists to avoid the area, with “extended” delays expected.

More to come.

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