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  • FRNSW responds to NorthConnex truck crash, blocking north-bound lanes at Pennant Hills.
  • Three FRNSW trucks from Beecroft, Baulkham Hills, and Hornsby present at crash scene.
  • Traffic diverted by NSW Police after truck hits tunnel wall; no driver injuries reported.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams are actively addressing a truck crash that has resulted in the obstruction of northbound lanes within the NorthConnex tunnel at Pennant Hills.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., a truck jack-knifed and collided with the tunnel wall, situated around 200 meters north of the entrance on-ramp.

Emergency Response Deployment

The incident has caused significant traffic disruption, blocking two lanes and necessitating traffic

The incident has caused significant traffic disruption, blocking two lanes and necessitating traffic redirection by NSW Police via Pennant Hills Road.

Responding to the scene, three FRNSW teams hailing from Beecroft, Baulkham Hills, and Hornsby are collaborating with other emergency services to manage the situation efficiently.

Driver Condition and Traffic Management

The truck's 70-year-old driver reportedly escaped injury during the crash.

As FRNSW and other agencies continue to handle the aftermath, police efforts are focused on maintaining traffic flow in the area by diverting vehicles, mitigating further congestion in the vicinity.

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