A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on the renowned Harbour Bridge in Sydney, resulting in the death of a man. The incident happened around 12:40 pm on Saturday, July 18, prompting the response of emergency services to the Bradfield Highway, specifically the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Upon arrival, New South Wales [NSW] Police officers were informed about the collision involving two vehicles. NSW Ambulance paramedics and police immediately administered CPR to a male driver in his 70s. Despite efforts to stabilize him, he was rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition. Regrettably, the man succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, and his formal identification is pending. An investigation into the crash has been initiated, with a detailed report to be submitted to the NSW Coroner.
Authorities from New South Wales Police are encouraging individuals with any relevant information about the incident or possessing dashcam/mobile phone footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward. They can reach out to Sydney City Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Eyewitness images from the scene depict a significant emergency response presence with multiple vehicles attending to the accident on the bridge. The collision has impacted northbound traffic, causing extensive queues to develop on the bridge, as reported by 7News.