Feb. 26, 2026, Mount Victoria — A multi-vehicle collision on the eastern fringe of the Blue Mountains left five people in hospital on Thursday, including a teenager and an infant, after emergency crews worked through the night to free and treat those involved. Mount Victoria.
Emergency services were first alerted to the crash late on Feb. 25; the incident was logged as a transport collision, and Fire and Rescue NSW was identified as the primary responding agency. Crews carried out extrication and on-scene first aid before ambulances transported the injured to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Fire and Rescue NSW.
Local traffic and incident feeds reported the crash involved multiple vehicles, including a heavy vehicle and several cars, and that early reports of entrapment prompted the closure of sections of the highway while rescue and recovery work was underway.
Police established diversions, and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes as congestion built on approaches to the Blue Mountains corridor.
Regional coverage confirmed five people were taken to the hospital; among them were a teenager and a baby, though authorities had not released further details about their conditions at the time of publication.
Investigators from the highway patrol were due to examine the scene once rescue operations concluded to determine the circumstances of the collision. NSW Police.
The closure caused knock-on delays across nearby townships, with emergency-services traffic management in place for several hours while debris and damaged vehicles were cleared.
Local media and traffic services warned of extended travel times for commuters and freight services using the corridor, which links Sydney with inland New South Wales.
The Great Western Highway has been the scene of recent high-impact collisions and temporary closures, prompting renewed calls from community groups and road safety advocates for targeted safety improvements on the narrow, high-use route.
Regional reporting and local voices have repeatedly highlighted concerns about the frequency and severity of crashes on sections of the highway through the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains Gazette.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage to contact investigators to assist with inquiries.
No formal statement on causation or long-term conditions of those hospitalised had been released at the time this article was filed; authorities said updates would be provided as enquiries continue.
Reporting: staff with local traffic and emergency alerts and regional media; sources include public emergency alerts and local incident reporting.
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