Mercedes crashes into six other vehicles in Rushcutters Bay

Two southbound lanes on Bayswater Road were closed as police cleared the debris. Photo: Supplied

A Mercedes has crashed into six other cars in a prolonged accident on the main street of one of Sydney's most exclusive suburbs.

The blue Mercedes, driven by a 71-year-old man, ran into another car while driving through the Cross City Tunnel about 2.30pm on Friday, police said.

The car came to rest after hitting a Ford Fiesta, and spinning into two others.  Photo: Supplied

The driver continued to drive along Bayswater Road in Rushcutters Bay where he hit two parked cars.

The force of those crashes ripped off the car's front wheel, but the car continued driving along the road before crashing head-on into a Ford Fiesta.

The driver was taken to hospital. Photo: Supplied

Both cars then crashed into two others parked along the road, police said. 

The Mercedes finally came to a stop with its bumper wedged underneath that of a parked ute.  

The driver was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with injuries to his chest and stomach. He is listed as being in a serious condition.

Bayswater Road and McLachlan Avenue were closed for two hours.