Police are appealing for information following a two-vehicle crash in Sydney's north west.
About 7am today (Friday 15 August 2025), emergency services were called to Victoria Road, Rydalmere, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command attended and found two vehicles – a hatchback and a sedan – collided head on, with the sedan igniting in flames.
Fire and Rescue NSW officers attended and worked to extinguish the flames.
The sedan driver – a 25-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.
The hatchback driver – a 24-year-old man – was treated for injuries to his upper body before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition.
A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigation are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident or dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
