Sydney Harbour Bridge: Second person dies after horrific multi-car crash
The death toll from a horrific multi-vehicle crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge has climbed to two.
Traffic on the bridge and surrounding roads has been thrown into chaos after four cars and a bus collided just before 1.40pm on Thursday.
NSW Ambulance paramedics have treated multiple people for injuries; however, two men died at the scene.
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Police say the bus driver was uninjured, and no passengers were on board at the time.
A crime scene has been established and officers attached to the crash investigations unit are investigating..
A motorcyclist who allegedly rode through the crime scene while emergency services were treating people involved in the crash has been arrested and taken to Day Street Police Station.
The bridge remains closed in both directions and motorists have been told to avoid the area and expect delays as the city heads into peak hour. Check www.livetraffic.com for updates.
Trains are still running across the bridge in both directions but buses will be diverting away from the area and will also be delayed.
Anyone with dashcam or information has been urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
