A driver is in a serious condition after his truck rolled over on its side near Sydney airport - causing traffic jams stretching a kilometre long.
Emergency services were called to Foreshore Road in Mascot, in Sydney's south, at 4.15am on Friday after receiving word that a truck had flipped.
The driver was trapped inside the vehicle for a short period of time before he was pulled out of the truck.
Emergency services were called to Foreshore Road in Mascot, in Sydney's south, at 4.15am on Friday due to reports a truck had flipped near the airport
Live Traffic Sydney has advised commuters to consider using Botany Road, General Holmes Drive, Joyce Road or Qantas Drive instead
The driver is believed to have head and arm injuries and was taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition.
A NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said crews on scene were also taking spinal precautions.
Emergency services were forced to close the road as they worked to remove the truck and the operation is ongoing.
Live Traffic Sydney has advised commuters to consider using Botany Road, General Holmes Drive, Joyce Road or Qantas Drive instead.
The westbound jam stretches up to a kilometre long, according to 2GB.
This is expected to grow as peak hour continues.
NSW Police said officers were looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Emergency services were forced to close the road as they worked to remove the truck and the operation is ongoing
Inspector Garren Constable said: 'Any incident involving a truck is concerning for emergency services. We have a number of different factors to manage when arriving on scene.
'We were able to extricate the patient safely while providing ongoing treatment before transporting him to hospital.
'As we approach the holidays, we encourage all road users to take care when behind the wheel. One error can lead to serious injury.'
