WA news LIVE: Wet weather lashes Perth, plays havoc on morning traffic
Perth experienced significant wet weather that disrupted morning traffic. Multiple crashes were reported as drivers dealt with the slick roads following a storm. Emergency services responded to incidents, including a notable crash on the Kwinana Freeway.
- ▪At least four crashes occurred across Perth due to wet weather.
- ▪Bickley and Gingin received about 19 millimeters of rain since midnight.
- ▪A crash on the Kwinana Freeway blocked northbound lanes but was cleared by 7:30 am.
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9.55amWet weather lashes Perth, plays havoc on morning trafficBy There have been at least four crashes across Perth’s road this morning as drivers navigate the commute after the city copped a drenching last night.A storm advice was briefly issued as the cold front swept across WA’s south-west last night, with Bickley and Gingin copping about 19 millimetres of rain since midnight, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.A crash on the Kwinana Freeway on Thursday morning.Main Roads WARoads were wet and traffic was flowing on Thursday morning, but there were still several crashes, including one on the Kwinana Freeway near Success which blocked northbound lanes as emergency services attended.That crash was cleared by about 7.30am, but traffic remained heavy back to Anketell Road.ShareShow more
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.