An investigation is underway following a serious crash in the Blue Mountains overnight.
About 7pm on Monday, emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway, Blackheath, following reports of a crash.
Initial inquiries suggest that a semi-trailer and Subaru sedan collided head on before the truck collided with a Toyota Corolla.
Both drivers of the Subaru and Toyota were trapped before being released by Police Rescue and Fire & Rescue NSW.
The driver of the Subaru – a 27-year-old man – was treated at the scene for serious leg and chest injuries.
He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition.
His passenger – a two-year-old boy – was treated for head injuries and taken to a children’s Hospital in Westmead in critical condition.
The driver of the Toyota – a 29-year-old man – was treated for internal injuries and taken to Nepean Hospital in a stable condition.
The driver of the semi-trailer – a 46-year-old man – was treated at the scene for minor injuries and taken to Katoomba Hospital for mandatory testing.
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