VILLAWOOD - A violent collision on the Hume Highway Sunday night resulted in a vehicle tearing in half, erupting in flames, and severing a power pole. The incident, occurring around 9:30 PM near Farrell Road in Villawood, led to a complete closure of the major roadway for approximately four hours. The sheer force of the impact was enough to snap a utility pole, bringing down power lines and disrupting the flow of traffic.
The driver of the mangled sedan, identified as a 24-year-old man, is reported to have walked away from the wreckage. He sustained burns and what are suspected to be fractures. He was taken to Liverpool Hospital for medical evaluation. A second driver, whose vehicle was also involved in the incident, was transported to the same hospital for assessment.
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Wreckage from the primary vehicle was discovered scattered, with the two halves of the car found up to 200 metres apart from the initial point of impact.
Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in their investigation. Anyone possessing CCTV or dashcam footage capturing the crash is urged to contact Bankstown Police or Crime Stoppers. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. Police have also noted that information should not be submitted via their social media pages.
