Emergency Services Respond to Transport Incident on Rous Rd in Chilcotts Grass

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Lismore Council Area, New South Wales

The NSW Rural Fire Service has responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rous Rd in Chilcotts Grass. The incident is currently under control with no fire reported.

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an alert regarding a transport-related incident on Rous Rd in Chilcotts Grass. While issued by the fire service, the alert is classified as a motor vehicle accident (MVA) rather than a bushfire event.

Affected Areas

The incident is localized to Rous Rd in the Chilcotts Grass area (postcode 2480), located within the Lismore Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the Lismore Council Area should exercise caution if traveling near Rous Rd. Although the situation is under control, emergency service vehicles may still be present in the vicinity.

Expected Conditions

According to the NSW RFS, there is no fire associated with this incident. The impact size is recorded at 0 hectares, and the status of the response is currently listed as under control.

Timeline

The incident was initially reported on the evening of March 5, 2026. The most recent status update from the Rural Fire Service was provided on March 6, 2026, at 8:29 AM.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice