BANKSTOWN, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES — Friday, October 30, 2026: Motorists have been warned to expect significant traffic disruptions following a truck crash on Henry Lawson Drive near Tower Road and Bankstown Aerodrome.
A traffic alert attributed to Live Traffic NSW reported that Henry Lawson Drive was closed in both directions between Tower Road and Rabaul Road because of the truck crash. Drivers were advised to avoid the area while the incident was being managed.
The crash was reported along Henry Lawson Drive, near the Tower Road intersection in the Bankstown Aerodrome area of Sydney.
According to the traffic alert, a truck was involved in the incident, prompting the closure of the road in both directions between Tower Road and Rabaul Road.
Further details about how the collision occurred, whether other vehicles were involved, and the events leading up to the crash have not been confirmed in the information reviewed.
Emergency services were reported to have responded to the accident. The road closure was communicated through a Live Traffic NSW alert, which advised motorists to stay clear of the affected section.
The full extent of the emergency response, including the agencies involved and whether anyone was injured, has not been confirmed.
Motorists travelling through Bankstown and nearby parts of Sydney were advised to allow additional time, follow traffic-control directions, and consider alternative routes.
The closure between Tower Road and Rabaul Road may affect drivers travelling through the Bankstown Aerodrome area.
