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Incident Overview
A truck driver was trapped after a collision with a car caused the truck to roll onto its side on Chifley Road in the Blue Mountains. Both drivers were injured but declined transport to hospital after treatment.
Location and Time
- Crash date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
- Approximate time: About 9.10am
- Location: Chifley Road near O’Connor Street, Corney Town, east of Lithgow, New South Wales
People and Vehicles Involved
7NEWS reported that the truck driver was aged in their 60s and the car driver was a man aged in his 50s. The available report does not identify the makes of the truck or car.
Injuries and Fatalities
The truck driver sustained a leg injury and was trapped in the wreckage until emergency crews released them. The car driver suffered lacerations to his head. NSW Ambulance told 7NEWS that both people declined hospital transport.
Emergency Response
Emergency services attended Chifley Road and the road was closed in both directions near O’Connor Street. Transport authorities warned that the crash also affected a diversion route being used while work continued at Victoria Pass on the Great Western Highway.
Police Investigation
The cited report does not provide a final account of how the vehicles collided and does not state that a cause, fault or legal responsibility has been determined.
Appeal for Information
Motorists were advised to delay travel between Mount Victoria and Lithgow, allow extra time and follow directions from emergency services and traffic crews.