Four people, including a police officer, have been injured following a car crash and suspected stabbing in Engadine, southern Sydney, on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Princes Highway and Old Bush Road. Emergency services were alerted after multiple calls were made to Triple Zero (000) reporting a two-vehicle collision.
Upon arrival, officers from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command found a man who appeared to have been stabbed, allegedly fleeing the scene.
NSW Police apprehended the man using a Taser and took him into custody.
During the arrest, a male police officer sustained a serious laceration to his left wrist. A woman, believed to be a passenger in one of the crashed vehicles, was also discovered with multiple injuries.
A fourth individual was also found injured at the scene, though their involvement in the incident remains unclear at this time. All four individuals are currently receiving treatment from NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The Princes Highway has been closed in both directions, and authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley confirmed to media that an investigation is underway. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality. The public is reminded not to share information via NSW Police social media pages.
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