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Truckie trapped in cab by live electrical cables after crash

The driver of a truck that crashed into a power pole in Perth’s northern suburbs and was trapped by live electrical cables has been freed and taken to Joondalup Health Campus.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThink tank says WA’s wealthy drivers should pay higher fines

WA’s wealthiest drivers would be slapped with massive speeding fines tied to how much they earn, under a new road safety system proposed by a think tank that slams the current model for ‘criminalising poverty’.

Dylan Caporn

TrafficCommentsMajor route near WA border closed after toxic truck fire

A truck filled with insecticides caught fire on Sunday morning — closing the Eyre Highway near the WA border until at least Monday. 

WA newsCommentsPremiumSafer Speeds trial set to affect 1800 local roads

The outcomes of a partnership between Capes local governments and the RAC has finally been unveiled and it potentially affects speed limits on 1800 local roads.

Warren Hately

TrafficPeak-hour chaos after four-car crash in freeway tunnel

Motorists are being warned of heavy congestion after the crash on the Graham Farmer Freeway.

Perth trafficTransperth bus crash creates chaos on Kwinana Freeway

A crash involving a bus has created havoc on Kwinana Freeway, with traffic banked up for several kilometres.

Troy de Ruyter

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Traffic chaos after smash reduces road to one lane

A crash near Mitchell Freeway this morning has caused traffic chaos.

Morgan de Smidt

WA NEWSPremiumWoman seriously injured after car hits tree in SW

A woman has been seriously injured after the car she was driving slammed into a tree in the South West on Wednesday. 

Caleb Runciman

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Motorists urged to seek new route after Forrestfield crash

A serious crash in Forrestfield has caused heavy traffic this morning and drivers have been advised to seek alternate routes.

Morgan de Smidt

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Woman fighting for life after car hits tree in Kings Park

A woman is in a critical condition after the hatchback she was a passenger in left the road and struck a tree last night.

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Teenage driver killed in crash that shut major highway

A 17-year-old boy has died after his car crashed with a truck in Jarrahdale on Friday morning.

Caleb Runciman

TrafficCommentsMitchell Freeway entry ramp night closures commence

From now until Monday two entry ramps to Mitchell Freeway southbound will be closed for roadworks.

CrimePremiumMan charged over ‘road rage attack’ on woman

A woman was rushed to hospital with suspected head injuries after being allegedly run over during a road rage attack in Belmont on Tuesday. 

Caleb Runciman

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Mitchell Freeway smash triggers traffic jam

Motorists are stuck in heavy traffic this morning after a crash on Mitchell Freeway.

Morgan de Smidt

Road closureCommentsPerth motorists, plan ahead to avoid CBD delays

Seek an alternate route to avoid traffic congestion!

Morgan de Smidt

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Horror crash kills passenger, closes Tonkin Highway

A horror crash has claimed the life of a passenger and closed part of Tonkin Highway, while another accident in Bayswater has left traffic heavily banked up.

Troy de Ruyter

WA newsCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Worst crash hotspots and dangerous time to drive

The worst crash hotspots in Perth and WA have been revealed after an Australia-wide analysis by a national insurer. FIND OUT WHERE THEY ARE

Lauren Price

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Peak-hour over but accidents continue to cause havoc

Peak-hour may have ended but the accidents continue to pile-up across Perth this morning.

Troy de Ruyter

Highway SpeedingPremium32-year-old P-plater charged for speeding 43km/h above limit

Police have charged a P-plater who allegedly drove 153km/hour in a 110km/hour zone while stoned, two weeks after the 32-year-old regained her licence.

Georgia Campion

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REVEALED: Perth hoons caught just hours after safety summit

Senior WA Police bosses have been left shaking their heads after traffic officers nabbed three alleged hoons in one day - and just 24 hours after a summit was held to address WA’s horror road toll.

Phil Hickey

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Drivers stuck in queue after truck breakdown on busy road

Motorists are dealing with heavy traffic on major Perth roads this morning.

Morgan de Smidt

Perth trafficCommentsPeak-hour slowdown as crash, blacked-out lights take toll

A crash, a breakdown and blacked-out traffic lights have caused major hold-ups on Perth’s roads this morning.

Troy de Ruyter

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How road rage is plaguing WA as horror crash toll soars

As the WA road toll soars to levels not seen in years, a new RAC survey has exposed the shocking rate of road rage incidents on Perth roads.

Phil Hickey

WA news Truck crash on Mitchell Freeway causes traffic chaos

A crash on the Mitchell Freeway is causing traffic chaos, with at least one person requiring medical attention.

Phil Hickey