Driver charged over fiery Sydney Harbour Bridge crash
A man has been charged over a fiery multi-vehicle crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge on Monday morning.
A Toyota Kluger SUV hit two other vehicles before flipping over and bursting into flames on the bridge at 7.10am.
Police allege the 19-year-old driver stole the car after assaulting the owner and taking the keys on Sussex Street in the CBD around 15 minutes before the crash.
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The Toyota Kluger burst into flames after the crash. Nine
The man was taken to the Royal North Shore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The two other drivers involved in the crash – a 53-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man – were also taken to hospital, with neither having life-threatening injuries.
Police charged the Kluger driver today with assault with intent to take or drive a motor vehicle and dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.
Authorities say he is originally from Queensland.
He has been refused bail and will face a bedside hearing before the Central Local Court while he remains in hospital.
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