September 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
Light rail services in Sydney were briefly suspended on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025, after a collision between an Uber vehicle and a tram at the corner of Crown and Devonshire Streets in Surry Hills. Police allege the Uber driver failed to stop at a red light and was T-boned by the oncoming tram. The Uber sustained extensive damage, while the tram driver was treated for shock. No serious injuries were reported.

“The Uber allegedly failed to stop at traffic lights and was T-boned by the oncoming tram.” — NSW Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (afternoon)
  • Location: Corner of Crown Street and Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

  • Light rail tram (Sydney Light Rail, driver treated for shock)
  • Uber vehicle (car, extensively damaged, towed from the scene, driver uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious injuries reported.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Light rail driver treated for shock, no further hospitalisation noted.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews attended the crash site and cleared debris.
  • The Uber driver was assessed and confirmed uninjured.
  • The tram driver was treated at the scene for shock and taken for further assessment.
  • Light rail services between Moore Park and Central stations were suspended temporarily, resuming after the scene was cleared.

“Light rail services were briefly suspended between Moore Park and Central stations while emergency crews cleared the scene.” — Transport for NSW

Police Investigation
NSW Police confirmed:

  • The Uber driver allegedly failed to obey a red traffic signal, causing the collision.
  • No major criminal investigation will proceed due to no serious injuries.
  • The matter will be treated as a traffic accident and resolved through insurance processes.

Community Impact
The crash disrupted light rail operations for commuters during a busy afternoon period, highlighting challenges of integrating trams with heavy vehicle traffic in Sydney’s CBD. The incident renewed concerns over driver compliance with signals around tram corridors.

Appeal for Information
Authorities have not issued a formal appeal for witnesses, as the incident is being managed as a traffic accident.