Mitchell Highway closed following serious early morning crash
A major section of the Mitchell Highway has been closed following a serious vehicle accident early Thursday morning. The crash occurred near Caves Road, roughly 9km from Wellington, just before 4am on October 15.
According to the NSW Ambulance Service, a car crashed into a tree. It remains unclear how many people were involved or if another vehicle was part of the incident. A 70km stretch of the highway between Apsley and Molong is currently shut to traffic while police conduct investigations.
Drivers are advised to expect delays of approximately 90 minutes. Southbound diversions are available via Burrendong Way to Orange, while northbound travelers can use Banjo Paterson Way and Renshaw McGirr Way to Wellington.
Entities
Mitchell Highway · Molong · NSW Ambulance Service · NSW Police · Wellington
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The crash occurred just before 4am on October 15. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A car crashed into a tree near Caves Road, approximately 9km from Wellington. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 70km stretch of the Mitchell Highway between Apsley and Molong is closed to traffic. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Motorists are advised to allow approximately 90 minutes of additional travel time. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au