December 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
Part of Oxford Street in Darlinghurst has been closed to traffic and pedestrians after a vehicle crashed into a building and adjoining construction site on Saturday morning, 13 December. Police say a man in his 50s drove into the site around 7am, damaging scaffolding and creating a risk of collapse. Emergency services attended, and the driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while safety assessments continue.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025 (around 7am)
  • Location: Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW (between Flinders Street and Crown Street)

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger vehicle — driven by a man in his 50s

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Other Injuries:
    • Driver — treated by paramedics and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to the crash.
  • Paramedics treated the driver at the scene before hospital transport.
  • Police established exclusion zones due to concerns the damaged scaffolding could collapse.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash into the construction site.

  • Structural safety assessments of the scaffolding are ongoing.
  • Traffic diversions were implemented while the area was secured.

Community Impact
The incident caused significant disruption along Oxford Street, a busy Sydney thoroughfare, with closures affecting motorists, pedestrians, and nearby businesses. Authorities warned of ongoing safety risks while remediation works continue.

Appeal for Information
Police encouraged anyone with information or relevant footage of the crash to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.