Sydney Ku-ring-gai motobike road race ends in tragedy on West Head Road
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Six seriously injured as cycle race outside Sydney ends in HUGE pile-up with 15 bikes smashed
- Massive crash at West Head Road cycle race
- Six men, in their 40s, treated for injuries.
- They have been airlifted to hospital for treatment.
Six people have been injured after a massive cycle race accident on the northern outskirts of Sydney.
Paramedics received reports of a bicycle accident involving multiple cyclists on West Head Rd, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park at around 7:45 a.m.
Six people were treated for injuries, ranging from serious to minor, including injuries to the head, chest, clavicle and shoulder.
All patients were 40-year-old men.
Emergency services are treating six men for injuries following a massive accident during a cycle race in northern Sydney. In the image, data showing helicopters en route to the scene.
Authorities believe as many as 15 bikes collided during the West Head Road race.
Two helicopters are on the scene evaluating the seriously injured.
“NSW Ambulance contracted a number of resources, including two helicopters with medical teams on board, extended care paramedics and extended care paramedics to assist in the response,” a spokesperson said.
“Patients were taken to Westmead, Royal North Shore and Northern Beaches Hospitals for further treatment.”
Police were also on the scene to help with logistics.
The West Head Road Race is a competition organized by the Manly Warringah Cycle Club, which runs through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
More to come.
The West Head Road Race is a competition organized by the Manly Warringah Cycle Club, which runs through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.