Ultimo: Traffic chaos after e-bike rider killed in garbage truck collision near Sydney’s Central Station
An e-bike rider has died following a collision with a garbage truck on one of Sydney’s busiest roads.
Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Little Regent Street and George Street in Ultimo around 6am on Tuesday after reports of a crash near Railway Square.
The rider, a man in his 30s, was treated by paramedics at the scene but could not be saved.
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The crash has sparked traffic chaos, with three of four westbound lanes on George Street closed as police establish a crime scene, causing major delays during the peak-hour rush. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area.
The truck remains at the scene, sitting in the driveway of the Mercure Hotel.
The tragedy came just hours before NSW Premier Chris Minns announced he was “contemplating” a major change to road rules for e-bikes.
“NSW is the only state where you can legally purchase an e-bike with 500w in power,” he told 2GB on Tuesday.
“We want to make a change to reduce that to 250w.”
The change would mean e-bikes, which can currently reach speeds of up to 50-60km/hr, would only be able to go 25-30km/hr max.
Mr Minns expressed his condolences to the family of the man who died on Tuesday.
“This is obviously terrible, and your heart goes out to that man’s family on the eve of Christmas,” he said.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
