November 14, 2024

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Incident Overview

A 37-year-old man has died and another man is seriously injured after the ute they were traveling in collided with a truck on the Hume Motorway in Ingleburn, southwest of Sydney. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, November 13, 2024.

Location and Time

The crash happened around 10:30 pm on the Hume Motorway at Ingleburn, southwest of Sydney.

Vehicles Involved

The crash involved two vehicles: a ute and a truck.

Crash Description

A ute and a truck collided on the Hume Motorway. The circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities

The 37-year-old male passenger of the ute died in the hospital after being transported from the scene. The 47-year-old male driver of the ute was trapped in the vehicle before being freed and taken to the hospital in serious condition. The 36-year-old truck driver was not injured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene, including police, paramedics, and possibly a rescue crew to free the trapped ute driver.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash with the assistance of specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Witnesses/Appeals

The report does not mention any specific appeals for witnesses, but it is likely that investigators are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash.

Community Impact

This tragic incident has saddened the local community and serves as a reminder of the dangers on the Hume Motorway, a major highway in NSW.

Contributing Factors

The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation.