Huge rush hour crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge brings city to a standstill as emergency services rush to the scene
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 7.30am on Wednesday following initial reports that occupants were trapped.
A NSW Police spokesman has since told Daily Mail Australia no one was trapped.
A heavy emergency service presence remains on scene.
Two of the three southbound lanes of the bridge are closed.
One of northbound lanes is also closed.
Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and exercise caution.
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