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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Sydney M4 crash: Major traffic delays after motorcyclist is struck by a police car
A motorbike rider has died in a horror crash on the M4 Motorway after he was struck by two cars including a police vehicle. The motorcyclist was travelling east along the M4 near Church Street at Parramatta, in Sydney 's west, when he collided with a white sedan at about 2am on Wednesday. He rider was thrown from his bike and onto the road when a marked police vehicle, from Cumberland Police Area Command, then struck into him. Police immediately started CPR until paramedics arrived at the scene. The man, who was yet to be identified, was rushed to Westmead Hospital but could not be revived. The driver of the sedan and a male Senior Constable were also taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing. 'The police vehicle was not on urgent duty and did not have lights or sirens activated at the time,' NSW Police said. 'There had been no interaction with and no pursuit of the motorcyclist or any other vehicle. 'Initial information is the officers were returning to the station when the incident occurred.' Police have established a crime scene and a critical incident team, including officers from Auburn Police and the Crash Investigation Unit, are investigating the incident. The investigation will be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Investigators are at the scene and have closed all eastbound lanes between Cumberland Highway and Burnett Street in Merrylands. There is no forecast of when the road will reopen, with motorists being urged to avoid the area. Heavier vehicles should use the Cumberland Highway, Great Western Highway, Church St, Parramatta Rd, and James Ruse Dr to return to the motorway. According to Live Traffic, congestion is banked up to Huntingwood.
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- News.com.au
Woman shot dead by police during horror incident in Melbourne
A woman has been shot dead by police during a horrific incident in South Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. A man was also shot during the incident and has been taken to hospital. Police were called to Cecil Street at about 5pm responding to reports of a man armed with a machete. A police officer was also injured during the incident. Victoria Police said that the Senior Constable was making an arrest when a car was driven at the officer, striking him. The officer shot at the vehicle, hitting the female driver and her male passenger. 'The 34-year-old female has died at the scene, while the 26-year-old male has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,' Victoria Police said in a statement. Residents reported hearing multiple shots during the incident. The police officer has been taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries. 'Homicide Squad detectives will now investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting,' Victoria Police said.
