Horror as motorcyclist dies after crashing into a bus near a busy Sydney intersection, sparking traffic chaos
Horror as a motorcyclist is killed after crashing into a bus near a busy Sydney intersection, causing traffic chaos
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a bus at a busy Sydney intersection, prompting road closures and causing traffic chaos.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision at the intersection of Alison Rd and Doncaster Ave in Kensington at 3pm on Friday.
The motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
The female bus driver, 34, escaped the crash unharmed and was taken to hospital for mandatory tests
A man died after his motorbike collided with a bus in Kensington on Friday afternoon
The driver of the bus, a woman in her 30s, was taken to hospital for mandatory tests
Several roads are closed as emergency services clear the accident scene and begin an investigation.
“A crime scene has been established and investigations into the circumstances surrounding this crash are ongoing,” NSW Police said.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
All eastbound lanes on Alison Road are closed between Anzac Parade and Darley Road.
All lanes heading west Alison Rd between Doncaster Avenue and Anzac Parade is also closed.
The northern part of Doncaster Road is completely closed.
There was heavy traffic ahead of the crash and motorists should allow extra time for their commute through the area, Transport for NSW said.
Anyone with dashcam footage of the crash is asked to contact police.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area as NSW Police investigate