Accident at Picton, Mt Keira Roads claims one life and injures six others

Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Picton Road and Mount Keira Road with reports of the multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.

Around 4.10pm, Triple Zero calls were made to alert authorities of an accident involving at least three vehicles, with reports one man was trapped.

Read more: Emergency services prepare for potential flooding on South Coast

Upon arrival a utility with a trailer carrying a jetski was found to have flipped on its roof.

NSW Ambulance, Wollongong Police, Fire and Rescue NSW plus Rural Fire Service crews all attended the scene.

Paramedics treated six patients - drivers and passengers of a Range Rover and a Nissan Navara - for what's believed to be minor injuries.

Police confirmed a seventh patient, who was driving a Hyundai hatchback and believed to be an elderly male, died at the scene.

A crime scene was established and forensically examined. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing to anyone with information or who has dashcam footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.

As of 8pm Sunday, eastbound lanes were still closed on Picton Road.

Eastbound light vehicles were being redirected into Wilton Road, Appin Road and M1 Princes Motorway.

Heavy vehicles were being parked.

The Transport Management Centre advises motorists to expect delays and avoid the area if they can.

The Illawarra Mercury newsroom is funded by our readers. You can subscribe to support our journalism here.