Tragedy Strikes on the Great Southern Highway: 12-Year-Old Girl Killed, Four Others Airlifted to Hospital in Horror Crash
- A devastating two-vehicle collision at Woodanilling, southeast of Perth, claims the life of a 12-year-old girl
- Four people, including the young girl’s family members, are fighting for their lives in Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries
- The ute driver, miraculously, escapes with only minor physical injuries, but the community is left reeling in shock
A sombre mood has descended upon the small town of Woodanilling, three hours southeast of Perth, after a horrific highway crash claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl and left four others with serious injuries.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday, when a Mitsubishi Triton utility and a Honda CR-V station wagon collided at the intersection of the Great Southern Highway and Robinson Road.
The young girl, whose identity has not been released, died at the scene, according to WA Police. Her family members, who were also involved in the crash, are among the four people airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries.
Meanwhile, the ute driver, who suffered only minor physical injuries, was taken to Katanning Hospital for treatment.
As investigations into the crash continue, police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicles travelling in the area beforehand to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
The Southern Great Highway crash has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with locals struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss of a young life.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the young girl, as well as those affected by this tragic incident.