A crane overturned on NSW's Mitchell Highway, causing delays and a man’s injury; investigation ongoing.

A crane overturned on the Mitchell Highway near The Rocks, 17 km west of Bathurst, on February 6, 2026, causing major traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and a man in his 50s was treated for elbow pain and taken to Orange Hospital. The incident, initially mistaken for a truck crash, was confirmed to involve a crane. The highway remains open with alternating stop/slow traffic. Investigations are ongoing, and drivers should expect delays.