Manhunt under way after fiery crash leaves man in critical condition

A manhunt is under way for three passengers who allegedly fled the scene of a fiery crash that left a man in a critical condition.

A manhunt continues following a fiery crash that left a driver in a critical condition.

Emergency services were called to Davies Rd in Padstow, Sydney, following reports of a two-vehicle crash about 10.40pm on Sunday.

A white Audi was on fire after a collision with a silver Nissan.

A 39-year-old is in critical condition following a fiery crash in Padstow. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

Police were told three occupants of the Audi, believed to be men, fled the scene before officers arrived.

The 39-year-old Nissan driver was treated by paramedics on the scene and was taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition.

A crime scene was established and the Crash Investigation Unit has launched an investigation.

Anyone with information has been urged to come forward to police.