Highway re-opens after Springwood smash

The Great Western Highway has re-opened in both directions following a serious crash at Springwood this [Friday] morning.

Traffic was queued in both directions after a truck and two cars were involved in the crash near the Lewin Street intersection just before 10.20am.

A 36-year-old man was rushed to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition with leg, chest and facial injuries after being trapped in his car, an Ambulance NSW spokeswoman told the Gazette.

A 41-year-old woman was also taken to Westmead Hospital, in a stable condition, after being freed from her vehicle by paramedics who rushed to the scene about 10.20am.

A six-year-old girl travelling in the same vehicle was taken to Westmead Children's Hospital in a stable condition, suffering a suspected shoulder injury.

The truck driver, 48, was transported to Nepean Hospital in a stable condition with a suspected lower leg injury.

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