Pacific Highway closed in both directions after fiery crash
The Pacific Highway on the New South Wales Mid North Coast is closed in both directions this morning after a collision between three trucks.
The crash near Kempsey, north of Sydney, sparked a large blaze which firefighters have successfully extinguished.
One driver has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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A crash on the Pacific Highway north of Sydney, involving three trucks led to the motorway's closure on May 12, 2023. Nine
Authorities say a major clean-up operation is underway after the multiple-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway. Nine
The crash on the Pacific Highway on the NSW Mid North Coast today triggered a major fire. Nine
Both directions of the Pacific Highway are now closed at Verges Creek, with diversions via Macleay Valley Way.
There is no forecast when the Pacific Highway will open again as an extensive clean-up is needed, authorities said.
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