BMW split in two, powerlines downed by fiery western Sydney car crash
A serious car crash in western Sydney involved a BMW that split in two after colliding with a power pole. The incident resulted in downed powerlines and left one man hospitalized with burns and suspected fractures. Police are investigating the crash and seeking any available dashcam or CCTV footage.
- ▪The BMW collided with a power pole, causing it to split in two and downing powerlines.
- ▪A 24-year-old man driving the BMW was hospitalized with burns and suspected fractures.
- ▪The rear of the BMW struck a Toyota Corolla, injuring its 48-year-old driver.
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