Drivers are facing major delays after two separate crashes on major roads in Sydney’s southwest on Monday morning.
Emergency services were called to Heathcote Rd about 3.15am to reports of a single vehicle crash, after a truck carrying timber hit a power pole, veered into a nearby property and hit a tree, trapping the driver, a 67-year-old man.
Fire and Rescue NSW workers were able to free the man, who was breath-tested and returned a negative result.
He has been taken to Liverpool Hospital as a precaution, and Heathcote Rd has since reopened, though heavy traffic is still evident around the area.
Less than three hours later, emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 near the turn-off to Heathcote Rd.
Police have been told three vehicles have collided, causing one to overturn, trapping the driver and closing two eastbound lanes.
As commuters headed to work, city-bound traffic at the crash site stretched back for kilometres, spilling on to the Hume Highway.
The driver has since been freed, and the road has been reopened but extensive traffic delays are expected.
Police inquiries into both crashes are continuing.
Anyone with information about the crashes is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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