Perth Traffic Chaos: Mitchell Freeway Rollover Causes Major Peak-Hour Delays
A dramatic car rollover on the Mitchell Freeway southbound after Erindale Road in Balcatta has created massive peak-hour headaches for Perth commuters this morning. The serious crash occurred in one of the centre lanes, completely blocking three lanes of traffic and causing a significant backlog that stretched for kilometres.
Emergency Response and Traffic Impacts
Only the left lane remains open to traffic, with emergency services including the incident response team, police officers, and paramedics currently on the scene attending to the situation. Main Roads WA has confirmed the severity of the incident and is actively managing the traffic flow around the crash site.
Where possible, motorists are being strongly urged to seek alternative routes to avoid the extensive delays. The traffic congestion is expected to continue for several hours as emergency crews work to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances of the rollover.
Additional Traffic Incidents Across Perth
Meanwhile, a separate crash on the Kwinana Freeway northbound before Roe Highway in South Lake is also causing heavy traffic delays during the morning commute. Vehicles involved in this incident are positioned in the left emergency lane and the central lane, further complicating traffic flow.
Drivers approaching this area should exercise extra caution and be prepared for sudden stops or lane changes. The combination of these incidents has created a challenging morning for Perth's road network.
Breakdown Adds to Commuter Woes
Adding to the traffic troubles, Whitfords Avenue southbound at the entry to Mitchell Freeway in Kingsley is experiencing heavy congestion following a vehicle breakdown. This additional incident has created further bottlenecks for commuters trying to access the freeway system.
The series of incidents across multiple major routes has created a perfect storm of traffic problems during Wednesday morning's peak period. Commuters are advised to allow significant additional travel time or consider delaying their journeys if possible.
Emergency services continue to work at all incident locations, with traffic management teams coordinating to minimise disruption. Updates on road conditions and clearance times are expected throughout the morning as the situation develops.
