Major crash: North Boyanup serious crash on South Western Highway

Parts of South Western Highway have been closed in North Boyanup following a serious traffic crash on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported about 2.35pm on South Western Highway near Lillydale Road and Dobbie Crescent. A vehicle laid on its side in the middle of the road with a boat and trailer also seen skewed on the road nearby. Emergency crews are at the scene, with South Western Highway closed in both directions between Lillydale Rd and Bunbury Outer Ring Rd. Main Roads has advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Firefighters assisted police and paramedics before leaving at 3.20pm. It’s understood two St John Ambulance crews and an RAC rescue helicopter were called to the scene but the chopper was stood down. This crash comes after a man, aged in his 40s, was seriously injured when his car hit a tree along Bussell Highway, near Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road, in Vasse about 12.30pm on Monday. He is still in critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital. More to come.