SYDNEY — A woman in her 30s is fighting for her life in a hospital after becoming trapped in the wreckage of a severe three-car collision in Sydney’s northwest on Thursday morning, October 29, 2026.
Emergency services rushed to the scene along Richmond Road in Berkshire Park around 11:40 a.m. following reports of a multi-vehicle crash involving a Kia Sportage, a Ford ute, and a Mazda.
Upon arrival, fire crews and rescue teams found the female driver trapped inside the mangled Mazda. Emergency responders worked quickly to extricate her from the heavily damaged vehicle. Paramedics treated the woman at the scene for multiple serious injuries before rushing her to Westmead Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The drivers of the other two vehicles involved—a man in his 30s and another woman—were uninjured in the crash. A Ford ute at the scene sustained severe front-end damage, while a piece of construction equipment was dislodged from a trailer during the force of the impact.
The incident caused significant traffic gridlock across western Sydney during the late morning and afternoon hours. Transport for NSW closed Richmond Road in both directions to allow emergency services to clear the scene and conduct preliminary investigations. Motorists were advised to avoid the area, seek alternative routes, and expect extended travel delays.
NSW Police have launched a full investigation into the exact cause and circumstances leading up to the multi-vehicle collision. Authorities have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
Local residents and community members have since raised concerns about safety along that stretch of Richmond Road, noting that heavy vehicle traffic and high speed limits have led to several near-misses in recent months. Local representatives indicated they will request a formal traffic safety review once the police crash investigation unit completes its report.
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