A car rolled after colliding with a cyclist on one of Perth's major arterial roads, causing significant traffic delays as motorists navigate wild and wet driving conditions.
Incident Details and Lane Closure
The crash occurred just after 5:30am on Wednesday on Albany Highway at Hamilton Street, in the suburb of Cannington, heading towards the city. The left lane remains closed as emergency services respond to the scene.
Main Roads Western Australia confirmed the closure and urged drivers to exercise extra caution and merge carefully. Towing services have arrived to clear the vehicle.
Emergency Response and Injuries
St John Ambulance is attending to those involved. The condition of the cyclist and any occupants of the vehicle is not yet known, but it is understood that no one has sustained life-threatening injuries.
Traffic is heavy in the area, with delays expected during the morning peak. Authorities advise motorists to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes.
Driving Conditions and Advice
Wet weather has contributed to challenging driving conditions across Perth. Main Roads has issued a reminder for drivers to reduce speed, increase following distance, and stay alert for emergency vehicles and cyclists.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
