A male tow truck driver is being airlifted to hospital after he was involved in a two-truck crash on the M1 Princes Motorway at Bulli.
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The crash occurred around 6.20am and it left traffic at a standstill as emergency services responded to the scene.
The Illawarra Mercury understands the tow truck ran up the back of a b-double truck as they were driving south on the M1.
The 57-year-old tow truck driver has extensive injuries including to his left femur, hip and lower leg. He is being airlifted to St George Hospital.
He is in a stable condition and the injuries are non-life threatening.
There were no reports of injuries to the b-double driver.
Southbound motorists are are being diverted down Bulli Pass to use the Princes Highway, Memorial Drive to re-join the M1 Princes Motorway. This diversion is suitable for B-doubles they are being parked up.
Heavy vehicles travelling south from Sydney could consider using the M5 Motorway, Hume Motorway and Picton Road to access Wollongong.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
