Woman Fighting for Life After Two-Vehicle Crash in Leppington, Sydney – September 6, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, September 6, 2024, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred at the traffic light intersection of Bringelly Road and Edmondson Avenue in Leppington, Sydney, resulting in one woman being critically injured and four others requiring hospitalization.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 9:15 pm. The driver of the Toyota Kluger, a 57-year-old woman, was trapped in the wreckage and required extrication by emergency crews before being transported to hospital in critical condition.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the traffic light intersection of Bringelly Road and Edmondson Avenue in Leppington, Sydney’s southwest, at approximately 9:15 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Toyota Kluger
• Driver: 57-year-old woman (critically injured)
• Passengers: 63-year-old man and 30-year-old woman

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Mitsubishi vehicle
• Driver: 26-year-old woman
• Passenger: 27-year-old woman (front passenger)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 57-year-old female driver of Toyota Kluger (Liverpool Hospital, critical condition)
• 63-year-old male passenger of Toyota Kluger (Westmead Hospital, further assessment)
• 30-year-old female passenger of Toyota Kluger (Westmead Hospital, further assessment)
• 26-year-old female driver of Mitsubishi (Liverpool Hospital, further assessment)
• 27-year-old female passenger of Mitsubishi (Liverpool Hospital, further assessment)

Emergency Response

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Paramedics treated the 57-year-old driver at the scene before she was transported to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition. The remaining four injured persons were transported to Liverpool Hospital and Westmead Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Investigation

NSW Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash at the Bringelly Road and Edmondson Avenue intersection. Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously, and all details will assist police in their investigation.