A man has died following a crash involving two cars and a truck in the Airport Tunnel, Mascot, today.
About 6.45am (Friday 21 August 2020), emergency services were called to General Holmes Drive after reports that a blue Toyota Yaris, a Kia Sportage and a truck collided before the M5 turnoff.
Police were told the Toyota was travelling north and the truck was travelling south, when they collided in the southbound lanes. As a consequence of the first impact, the Kia – also travelling north – was then hit.
Officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The driver of the Toyota, a 32-year-old man, man died at the scene.
The driver of the Kia, a 38-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and was taken to St George Hospital for observation.
The truck driver, a man also aged 32, was taken for mandatory blood and urine testing.
A crime scene has been established, with the Crash Investigation Unit conducting inquiries.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
Traffic remains heavy in the area. For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com,
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.
