A devastating accident on Great Eastern Highway has claimed the life of a 23-year-old international student, Arshpreet Singh Khahra.
The young man’s truck crashed through a barrier and burst into flames, leaving him trapped inside.
What Happened?
The incident occurred at 8:15 am on Thursday near the intersection of Old Northam Road.
Footage from the scene shows the truck split in half and charred from a fire that is believed to have started inside the fuel tank.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, Mr. Singh was declared dead.
A Life Cut Short
Arshpreet Singh Khahra was a student from India who had come to Australia to pursue his studies.
His family and friends back in the Ram Khara Village in Tarn Tarn are in a state of grief, demanding that the government bring his body back to India as soon as possible.
The Punjabi community in Australia is also mourning the loss of this young life.
Emergency Response
Three St John WA ambulance crews, including a special operations team, attended the crash scene. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services also sent career and volunteer firefighters to the scene.
The response was swift, but unfortunately, it was too late to save Mr. Singh’s life.
Another Tragic Accident
In a separate incident, a 67-year-old motorcycle rider died 22 days after colliding with a Hyundai SUV on Joondalup Drive.
The rider was left seriously injured after the collision on May 28 and succumbed to his injuries.
This brings the total number of road fatalities in Western Australia to 94, the highest number for this time of year in over a decade.
A Plea for Witnesses
Major crash investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the Wooroloo crash or has any information to come forward. If you have dash-cam, mobile phone, or CCTV footage, you can send it directly to investigators via this link
You can also contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Your help can bring closure to the families affected by these tragic accidents.