UPDATE: Two police officers and a civilian were rushed to the hospital following a severe head-on collision in North St Marys, Sydney late Saturday night. The incident unfolded around 10:15 PM as officers attempted to conduct a random breath test on a white VW Golf, which fled the scene, prompting a brief police pursuit.
The chase was terminated shortly thereafter when police lost visual contact with the vehicle. As officers patrolled the vicinity, tragedy struck on Debrincat Avenue when a police car collided head-on with a Holden sedan.
Both officers, a 25-year-old male constable and a 25-year-old female senior constable from the Nepean command, were taken to the hospital as a precaution. The 47-year-old male driver of the Holden was transported to Westmead Hospital in serious but stable condition.
Authorities cordoned off Debrincat Avenue on Sunday morning as detectives and forensic officers launched an extensive investigation into the crash. The situation remains critical, with the Professional Standards Command overseeing the independent review, supported by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Local residents are urged to report any information related to the incident to Crime Stoppers. As this story develops, updates will be provided to inform the public of any new findings.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation as authorities work to uncover the details surrounding this alarming crash.
