Newcastle's afternoon commute turned into a traffic nightmare on Tuesday after a serious crash brought southbound lanes to a standstill on Industrial Drive.
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a collision that has severely impacted traffic flow during peak travel hours. The incident has created ripple effects across the city's road network, with motorists experiencing significant delays.
Southbound traffic is crawling along Industrial Drive as authorities work to clear the scene. Commuters are facing extended travel times with congestion building rapidly as afternoon traffic merges with the existing backlog.
Alternative Routes Recommended
Transport authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes. The crash has created particularly challenging conditions for those trying to access key southern suburbs and exit points from the city.
"We're seeing bumper-to-bumper conditions stretching back several kilometres," reported one frustrated motorist stuck in the gridlock. "It's taken me over forty minutes to move what normally takes five."
Emergency Response Continues
Multiple emergency vehicles remain on site, working to manage the situation and clear the roadway. The extent of injuries, if any, hasn't been confirmed, but the priority remains restoring normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.
Motorists are advised to exercise patience and allow extra travel time for all southbound journeys through Newcastle this afternoon.
