Thursday, 3 June 2010

Fatal car accident in Maddington - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

as posted here ... Fatal car accident in Maddington - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A 53 year old man has died in a car crash in the Perth suburb of Maddington.

Police say the man's car left Albany Highway and hit a power pole just after 2:00 am.

Albany Highway was closed in both directions while Western Power crews repaired the damage to the power lines.

Fallen power lines causing traffic delays - The West Australian

as posted here ... Fallen power lines causing traffic delays - The West Australian

Motorists are being advised to avoid the Albany Highway near Gosnells Road in Maddington as authorities clear the area of fallen powerlines.

The southbound lane is closed and detours have been put in place via Gosnells Road West, Westfield Street and Pichford Avenue. Motorists are advised to expect delays.

Meanwhile, a crash on Southern River Road and Ranford Road in Harrisdale is slowing traffic in the area. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible.

The Mitchell Freeway southbound is congested on the approach to Ocean Reef Road on ramp and remains slow through to Whitfords Avenue.

The Kwinana Freeway is very light and moving well into the city with only minor delays around Farrington Road.

Congested areas include, Great Eastern Highway around Brearley Avenue in Redcliffe, Tonkin Highway through Kenwick and Kewdale areas and Wanneroo Road at Reid Highway.