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Two Men Injured in Car and Truck Crash – Penrith, NSW – 10 September 2026

Penrith, New South Wales

Published 11 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Penrith, New South Wales

What happened

Incident Overview
Two young men were taken to hospital after a Subaru WRX and a truck collided on Mulgoa Road at Penrith late on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

The crash occurred at about 11.45pm. Images from the scene showed the Subaru extensively damaged and coming to rest a short distance from the truck. Investigators were called to examine the crash site.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
  • Reported time: About 11.45pm
  • Location: Mulgoa Road, Penrith, New South Wales

Vehicles and People Involved
The collision involved a Subaru WRX carrying a 24-year-old male driver and a 21-year-old male passenger, and a truck driven by a 41-year-old man.

Injuries and Emergency Response
Paramedics treated both occupants of the Subaru at the scene before taking them to hospital. The passenger suffered serious injuries to his leg, while the driver was reported to have minor injuries.

The truck driver was also taken to hospital. The Subaru driver and truck driver were both due to undergo mandatory testing, according to the report.

Road Impact and Investigation
A substantial clean-up operation was required and Mulgoa Road remained closed into Friday morning. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.

Crash investigators are examining the circumstances of the collision. Anyone with relevant information has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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