Man trapped following head on crash in Randwick

A 33-year-old man was rescued following a head on crash on Coogee Bay Rd in Coogee at 8.10pm last night.

The man was trapped by compression after the dashboard compressed his legs following impact.

Fire & Rescue NSW methodically cut into the sedan, first removing the roof then proceeded to push the dashboard outwards utilising a hydraulic ram. During this operation Paramedics worked to stabilise the patient.

The technical rescue took over an hour.

A specialist medical team sedated the man at the scene prior to transport.

A witness stated he believed the man crashed into another car prior to colliding head on with a van.

Paramedics departed the scene for hospital at around 10.30pm

The man will undergo mandatory testing for drugs and alcohol.

Police are investigating the crash. Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000 or directly via an Eastern Beaches Police Station.