UPDATE: A woman in her 60s has been hospitalized following a serious single-vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway in the Central West region of New South Wales just after 12:25 PM today, October 29, 2023. This incident has resulted in the closure of one eastbound lane, causing significant traffic disruptions near Hartley.
Emergency services, including NSW Ambulance, were dispatched promptly after reports of the crash surfaced. Paramedics treated the injured woman at the scene before transporting her to Lithgow Integrated Health Service with minor injuries. As of now, authorities have closed one of the two eastbound lanes at Jenolan Caves Road, impacting local traffic flow.
This crash marks the second vehicle-related incident in the area today. Earlier this morning, at approximately 7:45 AM, emergency services responded to a tragic accident on Portland Cullen Bullen Road in Portland. An 85-year-old driver was found trapped in his vehicle after colliding with a tree. Despite the quick response from emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, highlighting the urgent need for road safety awareness.
Authorities are continuing to investigate both crashes and are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with dashcam footage or relevant information is urged to contact Lithgow Police or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
These incidents underscore the pressing need for caution on local roads, especially given the recent spate of accidents. Stay tuned for further updates as investigations progress and more information becomes available.
