July 21, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious two-vehicle collision involving a truck caused major traffic disruptions on the Hume Highway near Wilton, south of Sydney. A man in his 20s was trapped in his vehicle and later transported to hospital with head injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, July 22, 2025 (approximately 7:00 am)
  • Location: Hume Highway near the intersection of Picton Road, Wilton, NSW (approx. 80 km southwest of Sydney)

Vehicles Involved

  • One passenger vehicle
  • One truck (vehicle type not further specified)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • Driver of the passenger vehicle (man in his 20s) – sustained head injuries and was transported to Liverpool Hospital
  • No other injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time.

Emergency Response

  • Fire and Rescue NSW responded and developed an extraction plan to free the trapped driver
  • NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him
  • Traffic on the Hume Highway was heavily affected, with delays stretching beyond Menangle

Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision. No charges or further information regarding the cause has been released as of the latest update.

Community Impact

  • Significant delays affected the southbound lanes of the Hume Hwy during peak morning traffic
  • Motorists used the road shoulder to navigate around the crash site
  • Transport NSW advised continued caution and extended travel times throughout the morning

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone with relevant dashcam footage or firsthand knowledge of the crash is encouraged to contact NSW Police or Crime Stoppers: