Two-Truck Collision Disrupts Hunter Expressway Morning Commute
A significant traffic incident occurred on the Hunter Expressway during the Wednesday morning peak, causing substantial delays for motorists. The disruption followed a crash involving two trucks on the eastbound lanes near Buchanan.
Emergency Response and Lane Closure
Live Traffic NSW reported the incident just before 7:30am on January 21, 2026. The collision occurred between Main Road at Loxford and John Renshaw Drive, prompting an immediate emergency response. One of the two eastbound lanes was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to safely manage the situation and clear the wreckage.
Transport for NSW personnel attended the scene alongside a heavy vehicle tow truck to facilitate the removal of the damaged trucks. NSW Ambulance paramedics also responded to assess potential injuries. According to a NSW Ambulance spokesperson, one patient was evaluated at the scene but did not require hospital transport, indicating the incident resulted in minor injuries despite the severity of the collision.
Ongoing Traffic Impacts
Although the closed lane was reopened once the scene was cleared, traffic conditions remained affected throughout the morning. Live Traffic NSW advised just after 9am that delays persisted in the area as the backlog of vehicles gradually dissipated. Motorists travelling through the Hunter Expressway corridor were urged to exercise additional caution and anticipate extended travel times during their morning commute.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of major transport corridors to disruptions during peak travel periods. Such collisions not only cause immediate traffic congestion but can also have ripple effects on connecting roads throughout the Hunter region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as normal traffic flow gradually resumes.
