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Tree crushes car on major highway in Sydney's west

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Four people have been injured, one seriously, after a tree fell onto a highway in Sydney's west.

A woman and three men were taken to Liverpool Hospital this afternoon after a large gumtree crushed at least one car on the Hume Highway.

The woman is a serious condition while the men remain stable.

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Heavy delays are expected.

Heavy delays are expected.  9News

Emergency services and NSW Police are on the scene.

The Hume Highway at Warwick Farm is closed in both directions as crews attempt to clean up debris and clear the road.

Westbound traffic is diverted into Governor Macquarie Dr, while Eastbound traffic is diverted into Orange Grove Rd.

Long delays are expected, with buses running up to 40 minutes out of schedule, Live Traffic NSW reports.

Commuters are advised to use an alternative route and to allow extra travel time.

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