A tragic incident unfolded in western Sydney today, resulting in the death of a man and the declaration of a critical situation by the police. The Great Western Highway had to be shut down in both directions at St Marys, causing major disruptions to motorists.
Events unfolded in the early hours of the morning when a police car encountered a dark-grey vehicle on Mamre Road. Subsequently, a pursuit led to a fatal collision involving a silver Toyota Corolla hatchback driven by an unconnected individual.
An alleged suspect was apprehended shortly after attempting to flee the scene. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with a critical incident team on the case.
Motorists are advised to follow diversions in place and cooperate with authorities during this challenging time.