Four taken to hospital following multi-vehicle highway crash near Molong

Paramedics from NSW Ambulance were called to the crash involving three vehicles on the Mitchell Highway at Molong at around 7.30am on February 23.

Paramedics treated four patients in total.

"A 21-year-old man was initially trapped in his vehicle (Toyota Hilux) before being released," a spokeswoman from NSW Ambulance said.

"He'd sustained lower limb and pelvic injuries. The medical team from the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter attended to assist with treatment. They travelled with the man via road ambulance to Orange Health Service."

Two other men in their 20s and a man in his 40s (aged 24 and 46) from other vehicles were also taken to Orange Hospital for further treatment.

Orange Rural Fire Brigade were also at the scene and assisted in the freeing of the trapped driver.

A statement from NSW Police read: "Officers attached to Central West Police District have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

"As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."

The road was initially closed in both directions, but at 9.45am, Transport for NSW advised that it had reopened for northbound travellers.

"Mitchell Highway has reopened northbound at the site of a three vehicle crash near Molong. The highway had been closed in both directions near Amaroo Road," the statement read.

"One northbound lane is now passing the crash site, while all southbound lanes remain closed.

"Southbound motorists can divert via Amaroo Road, The Escort Way and Northern Distributor Road.

"Motorists should continue to allow extra travel time and follow directions of emergency services on site."

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