Two “serious” crashes in the South West in less than 12 hours

There has been another serious crash in the South West this morning, less than 12 hours after a milk tanker collided with a train in Benger. A car and a truck were involved in the latest incident which occurred near Coalfields Road and South Western Highway. The crash was reported at around 7.30am this morning and emergency crews were called out. The incident occurred where there was understood to have been recent roadworks in the area. The debris on the corner of Raymond Road and South Western Highway indicated the vehicle involved may have been travelling northbound. Access to Coalfields Highway has been shut off and the area is being traffic managed. Bobcats and crews were still cleaning the scene at around 11am. Police said the incident was “serious”. More to come.