A serious crash in Perth's southern suburbs has thrown New Year's Eve travel plans into disarray, causing significant delays for motorists trying to navigate the area.
Intersection Incident Halts Traffic
The collision occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 31 December 2025, at the busy intersection of Stock Road and Phoenix Road in Spearwood. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the accident, which involved multiple vehicles.
The impact of the crash was severe enough to affect traffic flow in all directions. Authorities confirmed that multiple lanes were blocked, creating a bottleneck for cars during a typically busy pre-celebration period.
Power Outage Compounds Commuter Chaos
Adding to the congestion and danger, the collision caused damage to infrastructure that led to a widespread power outage affecting the traffic signals. Numerous traffic lights in the immediate area were blacked out, turning the major intersection into an unmanaged and hazardous zone for drivers.
With signals non-operational, traffic movement slowed to a crawl as motorists were forced to treat the intersection as an uncontrolled give-way zone, further exacerbating the build-up of vehicles.
Official Warnings and Alternative Routes
Main Roads Western Australia quickly took to social media platform X to alert the public. They advised drivers to completely avoid the area and seek an alternative route due to the heavy congestion and ongoing emergency operations.
The agency urged commuters to check its official X account for real-time traffic updates as crews worked to clear the scene and restore power to the lights. The incident served as a disruptive start to the New Year's Eve festivities for many in Perth's southern corridor, highlighting the importance of checking road conditions before setting out on major holidays.
