UPDATE:

NSW Police have confirmed the crash that closed the Bruxner Highway at Lindendale this afternoon involved a NSW Rural Fire Service truck, a NSW Police vehicle and a civilian car.

About 4pm today (Thursday 5 March 2026), emergency services were called to the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar – between Lismore and Ballina – following reports a marked police vehicle and Rural Fire Service truck had been involved in a collision.

On arrival, officers attached to Lismore Police District were told a third vehicle – driven by an off-duty police officer – had also been involved in the crash.

The marked police vehicle had been on urgent duty with lights and sirens activated before the crash.

Three police officers were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries and taken to hospital for further assessment.

The occupants of the RFS truck were not injured.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Richmond police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Emergency services remain at the scene on the Bruxner Highway between Cowlong Road and McLeans Ridges Road, with the highway still closed in both directions while crews manage the incident and clear the vehicles.

Detours remain in place for motorists, with light vehicles being diverted via Cowlong Road and McLeans Ridge Road. Drivers are being advised to allow around 10 minutes of additional travel time and to follow the directions of traffic controllers in the area.

ORIGINAL STORY:

A crash involving a truck and a car has forced the closure of the Bruxner Highway at Lindendale this afternoon, with authorities shutting the road in both directions.

The incident occurred on the Bruxner Highway between Cowlong Road and McLeans Ridges Road and was first reported at around 4:24pm.

Emergency services and Transport for NSW crews are currently attending the scene. The highway remains closed while the situation is managed and the vehicles involved are cleared.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible. Drivers should also allow extra travel time as traffic diversions and delays are expected.

Transport for NSW is continuing to monitor the situation, with the most recent update recorded at 4:27pm.

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