Paramedics have treated 13 people at a serious crash on Picton Road. Photo: Julia Gomina.
UPDATE 4:50PM: Picton Road remains closed following a serious crash earlier today, and diversions are in place.
A NSW Police spokesperson said about 11.55am emergency services were called to Picton Road, near Mount Keira Road, Cataract to a multi-vehicle crash, including a B-Double truck.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters freed a 38-year-old male trapped in a vehicle.
NSW Ambulance treated him for pelvic, chest and arm injuries before he was flown to Liverpool Hospital in a serious condition.
Three people were taken by ambulance to Wollongong Hospital in stable condition.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone with dashcam, or information is urged to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
1PM, WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY: Four people are being taken to hospital after a crash on Picton Road injured 13 people.
The road remains closed between Mount Keira Road and the M1 following the accident, which occurred at 1 pm this afternoon (7 January).
Drivers are urged to avoid the area; light vehicles are directed to use Mount Keira Rd.
Heavy vehicles must park and wait or use Appin Rd and Narellan Rd.
The crash occurred on Picton Road at about 1 pm. Photo: Live Traffic NSW.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said a truck collided with about six cars. The truck driver was initially trapped but later freed from his vehicle uninjured.
Another driver, a man in his 30s, is in a serious condition with pelvis, chest and arm injuries.
He is being treated by the Toll Helicopter medical team and the spokesperson said they anticipate he will be flown to a Sydney Hospital.
Another three patients have been taken to Wollongong Hospital by ambulance in stable conditions.
Ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time.
Check Live Traffic NSW for traffic updates.
More to come.
