Seven people have been injured after a vehicle mounted a footpath in Sydney’s Inner West.
About 12.25am today (Sunday 15 October 2023), emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with a group of pedestrians on Burwood Road, near the intersection of Railway Parade, Burwood.
Police have been informed that a Ford Ranger crashed into a stationary Toyota Camry before the Ranger mounted the footpath travelling a short distance colliding with five pedestrians and then hitting a parked and unattended Toyota Corolla.
The Camry – that at the time was operating as a ride share vehicle – was accepting a fare when the crash occurred.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the pedestrians and occupants of the Camry at the scene before they were taken to various hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Ranger – a 19-year-old man – was arrested at the scene and taken to Burwood Police Station where he is currently assisting with inquiries.
Officers from Burwood Police Area Command established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
As investigations continue traffic diversions have been implemented and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
No further details are available at this stage.
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.
