Two people have died and a driver has been arrested following a horror two-car crash that shut down a major highway in both directions.
Emergency services were called to a service station on King Georges Road, South Hurstville, in Sydney‘s south-west, following reports of a vehicle theft on Saturday.
Officers were told a 25-year-old man was allegedly ᴀssaulted by a 31-year-old man who then stole his red Toyota Camry and fled the scene.
A short time later, highway patrol officers tracked down the vehicle on King Georges Road in Beverley Hills.
When the car failed to stop when directed, a chase ensued.
Officers followed the vehicle down the M5 motorway before terminating the chase in Bankstown, with a police helicopter continuing to follow the car.
About 11.10am, the Toyota collided with an Alfa Romeo sedan on the Old Hume Highway at Camden South about 11.10am.
The two occupants in the car both died at the scene, despite efforts from police officers and paramedics.
Both of the vehicles involved in the crash have sustained significant damage
Police and fire crews were called to the major highway south-west of Sydney about 11.30am
A man was seen being consoled by a witness at the scene following the crash
The man was seen putting his hands on his head at one point
They are yet to be formally identified.
Police said the 31-year-old man was arrested after trying to flee the scene on foot.
He was taken to Campbelltown Hospital for mandatory testing, and will be taken to Campbelltown Police Station where inquiries will continue.
In footage from the scene, a cream and a red hatchback are seen with significant damage. One of the vehicle’s windshield has been completely shattered.
A man was seen being consoled by bystanders at the scene.
The highway was closed in both directions at the intersection of Camden Bypᴀss, with drivers diverted via Burragorang Road and Cawdor Road.
Motorists have been told to avoid the area.
Emergency responders are seen erecting a Fire and Rescue NSW tent at the scene
Dozens of police officers were at the scene in South Camden on Saturday
The Old Hume Highway is expected to be closed for some time
UPDATE:
Two women killed after allegedly reckless driver in stolen car crashes in Sydney’s south-west
