Traffic chaos erupts in Sydney after five-vehicle crash on Anzac Bridge, traffic backed up to Leichhardt
Sydney has been plunged into traffic chaos after a five-vehicle crash on the Anzac Bridge, with cars backed all the way up to Leichhardt.
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes about 6.30am on Monday.
Live traffic cameras show three of the four eastbound lanes are blocked, and the gridlock stretches back almost 3km down the A44.
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An Ambulance NSW spokesman said five vehicles were involved in the crash; three cars, a motorbike and a truck.
All people who needed to be checked by paramedics had minor injuries, the spokesman said.
The male motorbike rider was still however taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Images show at least four police vehicles and two road crews are on scene. A damaged dark-coloured sedan stopped sideways across two lanes was put onto a tow truck about 7am.
There is also a cement truck which appears to have been involved in the crash.
Live Traffic NSW are advising motorists to slow down to 40km/h and plan for their commute to take extra time.
More to come.
