March 9, 2026

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Incident Overview
A woman and three children were trapped after their car crashed on Sydneys Upper North Shore and rolled down an embankment into a suburban creek at Turramurra. One child managed to get out, while the others remained trapped until emergency crews freed them.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 09 March 2026 (about 8:45am)
  • Location: Rothwell Road, Turramurra, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Single passenger car that left the roadway, rolled down an embankment and came to rest on its offside in a suburban creek.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • 31-year-old woman, Turramurra (driver) treated at the scene and taken to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for further assessment; minor injuries.
    • Girl, 6, Turramurra (passenger) treated at the scene and taken to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for further assessment; minor injuries.
    • Girl, 8, Turramurra (passenger) treated at the scene and taken to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for further assessment; minor injuries.
    • Boy, 4, Turramurra (passenger) treated at the scene and taken to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for further assessment; minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Ambulance paramedics and other emergency crews attended after reports four people were trapped in the vehicle.
  • All four occupants were treated at the crash site before being transported to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for assessment.
  • Road closures and diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
NSW Police said the vehicle came to rest on its offside after rolling into the creek. Further investigation details were not provided.

  • No charges were reported.
  • No court appearances were reported.

Community Impact
The crash prompted an emergency response on Rothwell Road in Turramurra, with local residents alerted by the presence of rescue crews near the suburban creek.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is urged to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.