Lanes closed, huge delays after six-vehicle crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge
A four-vehicle crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has brought morning peak-hour traffic in the city to a standstill.
One person was trapped inside their vehicle after the horror smash, with emergency crews on the scene shortly after 8am on Wednesday.
'Police were told two vehicles collided head-on before crashing into two other cars,' a police statement read.
Two cars collided on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Wednesday morning. Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire
Traffic is heavy in both directions after the crash, after two of three southbound lanes and one northbound lane were closed on the deck of the bridge near Mandalong Road.
All lanes have since reopened, LiveTraffic confirmed.
'Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time as traffic remains heavy on all approaches to the Bridge,' they said in a statement.
One person became trapped inside the car. Picture: Supplied
Emergency crews are on the scene. Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire
'Motorists are advised to allow plenty of extra travel time and exercise caution.'
Traffic was at a standstill on and approaching the bridge, with cars and trucks stretching for kilometres as emergency crews worked to clear the area.
Build-ups were also reported in all directions surrounding the Harbour Bridge, including Anzac Bridge, Military Road and Palmer Street.
Three people have been treated for injuries. Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire
Traffic crews, a tow truck and emergency services Remained on site late in the morning.
'Ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time,' LiveTraffic reported.
Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry told NewsWire emergency crews were on the scene to free a person who was 'still in (a) vehicle'.
The person has since been removed from the vehicle and transported to St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst with back injuries.
Cars were seen stretching back for kilometres. Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire
Ambulance NSW told NewsWire five ambulances were on the scene, including intensive care paramedics.
Two other people have been treated and assessed for minor injuries by paramedics, a spokesman said.
Traffic is at a standstill. Picture: LiveTraffic NSW
A Transport NSW spokesman told NewsWire buses travelling over the Harbour Bridge may 'experience delays' of up to 40 minutes.
Some city bound buses approaching the bridge are being diverted to North Sydney Station due to the crash.
State Liberal Party acting leader Damien Tudehope suggested commuters should be given a toll-free day for sitting in traffic, saying the toll had recently increased.
'One of the things that really annoys me is when you have an incident like this, you sit there and think, 'I am paying for this',' he told 2GB's Mark Levy.
More to come
Originally published as Huge delays after four-vehicle crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge
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