A bus and a car have collided on a street in Sydney’s northwest, bringing down power lines and causing traffic to bank up.
The bus collided with the car on Victoria Road at West Ryde just after 3pm on Monday.
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There were no passengers on the bus, NSW Police confirmed.
“The crash brought down wires from a telegraph pole, which required police to close the road to traffic in both directions,” they said in a statement.
“Diversions are in place while emergency electrical crews make the scene safe.”
The driver of the bus was treated by paramedics for minor injuries.
All eastbound lanes of Victoria Rd have reopened as of Monday evening, however, all westbound lanes remain closed at Brush Road.
“Westbound traffic in the area is very heavy. Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time,” Live Traffic Sydney said.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.