Major Sydney road thrown into chaos after nine injured in multi-vehicle pileup in Five Dock

Traffic chaos has erupted on a major Sydney road following a crash between a truck and multiple cars, with up to nine people injured.

A major Sydney road has been thrown into traffic chaos following a multi-vehicle pileup between a truck and several cars, with up to nine people hospitalised.

All eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of Parramatta Rd in Five Dock were closed at Great North Rd about 4.30pm after reports of the crash on Friday.

Nine people were injured when a tanker and seven cars were involved in a serious collision

Multiple roads around Parramatta Rd are closed in Five Dock following a multi-vehicle crash. Picture: Supplied / Live Traffic NSW

A NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said at least nine patients had been assessed and taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital.

A female driver was treated at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital with arm and back injuries.

A male driver and female passenger were taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with serious injuries.

Two other people were also taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with minor injuries.

Another driver was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital with minor injuries.

UPDATE: Parramatta Rd is closed in both directions between Harris Rd at Five Dock and Frederick St at Ashfield. Avoid the area.

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The driver of the truck, a man in his 40s, was uninjured and is assisting with inquiries.

Police established a crime scene and are investigating the cause of the crash.

Parramatta Rd was closed in both directions between Frederick St in Ashfield and Harris Rd in Five Dock.

Eastbound traffic on Parramatta Rd is being diverted into Harris St.

Great North Rd is also closed between Queens Rd and Parramatta Rd.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Originally published as Major Sydney road thrown into chaos after nine injured in multi-vehicle pileup in Five Dock