A woman is in a critical condition after a crash between a car and a truck in Mascot
A woman is in a critical condition after a crash between a car and a truck in Sydney's east on Wednesday afternoon.The driver of the car, a middle-aged woman, was treated for critical injuries by paramedics.All westbound lanes of Coward Street have been closed between O'Riordan Street and Bourke Street due to the crash and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
Route 357, 400, 418 and 420 buses are diverting away from the area, the Transport Management Centre said.Our weekly newsletter will deliver expert analysis of the race to the White House from our US correspondent Matthew Knott. Coming soon. Sign up now for
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