A cherry picker truck has crashed into a “low clearance” rail bridge in the New South Wales central west, causing the structure to collapse.
NSW Police said an emergency operation was launched to free a trapped passenger after the crash Inch Street in Lithgow at about 8.50am on Thursday.
The driver managed to free himself but the passenger remained inside the truck’s cabin. Fire and Rescue NSW said technical rescue and hazmat specialists were assisting police at the scene.
Premier Chris Minns commented on the incident after being informed during a press conference about new trains, describing the crash as “very troubling” and saying his thoughts were with the two injured workers, 7News reported.
“We’re thinking about those workers’ colleagues and family, and we’re hoping for good news soon, but obviously that would be distressing for everybody involved,” he said.
“It’s a reminder that when you’re dealing with heavy machinery, when you’re on the train network, it can often be difficult and dangerous work.
“We’re eternally grateful for the people that commit their lives to these professions.”
The incident comes a day after a truck carrying an excavator crashed into two bridges in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, throwing the city’s road and rail networks into chaos.
Header image: The scene of the crash (supplied).
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