Traffic chaos after motorcyclist dies in multi-vehicle crash on Sydney’s M5 motorway

A motorcyclist has died in a multi-vehicle crash on Sydney’s M5 motorway this afternoon, causing extensive traffic delays.

Police were called to the collision involving a motorcycle and two trucks near the Heathcoate Road off-ramp about 3.30pm today.

The male motorcycle rider died at the scene, following earlier reports his bike had caught fire.

All westbound lanes of the motorway have been reopened at Moorebank and earlier diversions at Fairford Road in Padstow and Henry Lawson Drive in Mliperra lifted. 

All citybound lanes have also been reopened. 

Motorists are being advised to allow plenty of extra travel time, with traffic remaining heavy in westbound and citybound directions. 

Investigations into the fatal collision are continuing.