A fatal collision occurred on Sydney’s famous Harbour Bridge, resulting in the death of a man. The incident happened around 12:40 pm local time on Saturday, July 18, prompting the immediate response of emergency services to the Bradfield Highway.
Upon arrival, New South Wales [NSW] Police found that two vehicles had crashed on the bridge. Paramedics and officers administered CPR to a male driver in his 70s at the scene. The man, in critical condition, was rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries. His identity remains undisclosed pending formal confirmation.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. A comprehensive report will be compiled for the NSW Coroner’s review. In light of the ongoing inquiries, the police are appealing to the public for any information or potential dashcam or mobile phone footage related to the incident.
Visuals from the site depict numerous emergency response vehicles at the scene, impacting northbound traffic on the bridge, causing significant delays. The situation is being closely monitored by local media outlets for updates.