Perth traffic: Man, woman seriously hurt after car collides with tree in Gosnells

A serious crash has closed Tonkin Highway southbound between Mills Road and Champion Drive in Gosnells.

Major crash investigators are on site after a car hit a tree, seriously injuring a man and a woman in their 20s.

The crash happened when a red Toyota Corolla station sedan left Tonkin Highway near Corfield Street in Gosnells about 1.40am on Monday.

The male driver and female passenger were taken to Royal Perth Hospital with injuries including facial lacerations.

DFES crews from Armadale and Maddington attended and freed one person from the car using hydraulic rescue cutters.

Major crash investigation section officers are investigating.

Heavy peak-hour traffic is expected in the area with the closure of Tonkin Highway.

Any witnesses to the crash are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online here.