Truck rollover closes Five Islands Road for almost six hours
Driver in his 40s suffered a head laceration and was taken to Wollongong Hospital in serious but stable condition.
A truck rolled on the northbound lanes of Five Islands Road near Flinders Road, blocking traffic until almost midnight. The driver, a man in his 40s, was treated for a head laceration.
A crane lifted the truck back onto its wheels. Light vehicles were diverted via Wattle Road, Flagstaff Road and Lake Avenue, while heavy vehicles used the M1 Princes Motorway.
The blockage lasted almost six hours.
- man in his 40s
- Driver age
- almost six hours
- Closure duration
- head laceration, serious but stable
- Driver condition
Why it mattersA serious crash like this can disrupt commutes and transport routes across the region for hours.
AustraliaPort Kembla residents and commuters on the Five Islands Road corridor faced major delays. The closure affected access to local businesses and transport routes in the Illawarra.
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