A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in the Blue Mountains today.
Just before 3.50pm (Sunday 28 August 2022), emergency services were called to Bells Line of Road at Mount Tomah following reports a truck and motorcycle had collided.
Upon arrival, police located a male motorcyclist suffering significant injuries.
Despite the efforts of other motorists, who rendered assistance prior to the arrival of emergency services, the man died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the truck has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Blue Mountains Police Area Command have established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Bells Line of Road is currently closed in both directions between Darling Causeway at Bell and Mount Tomah.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
