Oxford Street Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Building and Construction Site – Darlinghurst, NSW – 13 December 2025

What happened

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.