Stolen truck crashes into Victoria Bridge at Picton

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Police are searching for two men following a crash involving a stolen truck in Picton this morning.

About 5.45am emergency services were called to Victoria Bridge on Prince Street following reports a truck with a trailer had crashed into the bridge, causing significant damage.

Officers from Camden Police Area Command attended and have been told that the male driver fled the scene in a vehicle, driven by a second male, prior to their arrival.

It was last seen travelling south on Remembrance Drive.

Further inquiries have revealed the truck involved in the crash was stolen from a nearby home earlier today.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to the driver who may be able to assist with inquiries.

They appealed for information when they addressed the media at Narellan police station at 2.30 today.

He is described as being of African appearance, aged 20 to 30 years old, with a medium build, wearing an orange fluorescent long-sleeved shirt, dark blue pants and a dark cap.

Police are also seeking information about the vehicle, described as a black BMW with a suspected paint job.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or anyone with video or dash cam vision is urged to come forward.

Wollondilly Council, which posted this picture of the crashed truck on social media, said council staff were assigned to direct traffic after the incident.

Council said that due to the extent of the damage, the RMS would be inspecting and repairing the damage.

Prince Street would remain closed to traffic and motorists were urged to avoid the area.

For the latest traffic information visit www.livetraffic.com.

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