A quiet afternoon on the Victoria Highway turned to tragedy yesterday when a single-vehicle crash near the popular Lake Argyle tourist region claimed one life and left five people, including two young children, in critical condition.
Emergency services rushed to the scene approximately 40 kilometres east of Kununurra after receiving reports of the devastating accident around 4:15 PM. The remote location posed significant challenges for first responders racing against time to reach the victims.
Critical Injuries Amid Rescue Effort
Two children were among the five survivors airlifted to hospital in critical condition, sparking a massive emergency response across the Kimberley region. The Royal Flying Doctor Service was immediately dispatched to transport the critically injured patients to appropriate medical facilities.
WA Police have confirmed the fatality and are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway. The identities of those involved are being withheld pending family notifications, adding to the sombre mood gripping the tight-knit northern community.
Community in Mourning
Local residents expressed shock and devastation upon hearing news of the tragedy. The Victoria Highway serves as a vital artery through the East Kimberley, connecting tourists to the spectacular Lake Argyle and surrounding natural attractions.
This marks another heartbreaking incident on regional Western Australian roads, raising fresh concerns about highway safety in remote areas where medical help can be hours away. The community now waits anxiously for updates on the condition of the surviving victims, particularly the two children fighting for their lives.
Major Crash Investigators are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as they work to piece together the sequence of events that led to this devastating outcome.
