Perth traffic: Leach Highway closed as crash causes peak-hour chaos in Welshpool

Staff writersThe West Australian
VideoTraffic is heavy in Welshpool after a dramatic car crash this afternoon.

A head-on car crash is causing peak-hour traffic chaos in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs this afternoon.

Leach Highway has been closed westbound on the Orrong Road overpass in Welshpool after four cars were involved in a crash.

The collision occurred about 2.50pm, according to WA Police.

Three motorists have been rushed to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The condition of a fourth motorist is unknown at this stage.

Camera IconA head-on car crash has closed Leach Highway in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs, causing peak-hour delays for commuters. Credit: 7NEWS/7NEWS
Camera IconA head-on car crash has closed Leach Highway in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs, causing peak-hour delays for commuters. Credit: 7NEWS/7NEWS

Commuters have been urged to avoid the area, with emergency services on site.

More to come.

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