Breaking: Truck, van engulfed in flames after crash on WA highway
A refrigerated van and a truck towing a container trailer catch fire after crashing in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, with emergency services working to save the lives of those inside.
A truck and van collided in a fiery crash on a highway in Western Australia, catching both vehicles ablaze according to reports. The accident occurred early on Tuesday morning, near the intersection of the Great Eastern Highway and Quellington Road in the rural town of Meckering. Emergency services responded to the scene at around 7am, finding the two vehicles engulfed in flames.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) confirmed that nine volunteer and career firefighters, along with four ambulance crews, were on the scene, with the emergency helicopter dispatched to assist. Firefighters are still battling the flames, and ambulance crews have yet to reach the potential victims as of yet, leaving the exact number of individuals involved unknown.
The affected section of Great Eastern Highway remains shut down, prompting drivers to find alternative routes around the incident.
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