Southern Highlands News

Road Closed After Truck Crash
Friday, 03 August 2012 06:31

road closed Wombeyan Caves Road will be closed for much of today following a truck crash yesterday.

The crash happened west of the Wollondilly River, and has closed the steep and narrow road in both directions.

The road is open as far as Goodman’s Ford on the river, but it will not be possible to get through to Wombeyan Caves, until the wreckage is cleared.

Motorists heading to the caves will have to detour via Goulburn.

 

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