A motorist has been seriously injured following a crash in the Blue Mountains.
About 10.40pm yesterday (Friday 1 April 2022), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a semi-trailer and a car on the Great Western Highway at Wentworth Falls.
The 36-year-old female driver was trapped in her car for about 45 minutes until released by NSW Police Rescue and NSW Fire & Rescue.
She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The male truck driver suffered minor injuries. He has been conveyed to Katoomba Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
The Great Western Highway is currently closed between Scott Avenue and Lurea Mall. Motorists are asked to avoid the area due to major delays. It is anticipated that the Great Western Highway will be closed for several hours.
As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact Blue Mountains Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
