URGENT UPDATE: Emergency services are currently responding to multiple crashes in New South Wales, with significant incidents reported near Windellama and on the Hume Highway. A man in his fifties has been transported to Goulburn Base Hospital with serious chest injuries following a head-on collision involving two 4WDs.
The first crash occurred at approximately 2:45 PM on January 1, 2026, along Spa Road near the intersection of Nerrimunga Creek Road. Police confirmed that the collision trapped one driver inside a vehicle, necessitating a joint effort from police, RFS, and SES personnel for rescue operations. Emergency responders managed to extricate the driver, who was subsequently taken to the hospital, while three other individuals at the scene did not require hospitalization.
Just hours later, at around 6:30 PM, emergency services were dispatched to a rollover incident on the southbound lane of the Hume Highway, approximately 2 kilometers south of Jerrara Road near Marulan. This accident has resulted in a lane closure and has created significant traffic delays.
Earlier, on December 31, 2025, a separate single-vehicle rollover occurred on Caves Track along Wombeyan Caves Road. Fortunately, the occupants self-extricated and did not require medical assistance, according to police and ambulance spokespersons.
The string of crashes has kept emergency services on high alert today, underscoring the risks associated with travel in rural areas. Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution as conditions may change rapidly.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops. Emergency responders continue to monitor the area and manage the aftermath of these incidents.
This is a breaking news story—more details will follow as they become available.
