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Incident Overview
Two cars were involved in an incident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s Bradfield Highway about 12:40pm on 18 July 2026.
Fatality
A man in his 70s was treated at the scene and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Medical Account
Emergency reports indicated the driver may have experienced a medical episode before the impact.
Other Car
Paramedics assessed four people in the second car; none required hospital treatment.
Emergency Response
Multiple police and ambulance vehicles attended on the bridge.
Traffic
The incident caused long queues in the northbound lanes, while southbound travel was largely unaffected.
Coroner
Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
Investigation
The suspected medical cause and the full circumstances remained under investigation.
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