A serious crash has brought a section of one of Perth's major arterial roads to a standstill during Thursday's evening peak, with emergency services rushing to the scene after a vehicle rolled over.
Crash Details and Emergency Response
The incident occurred on the Mitchell Freeway southbound at Neerabup Road in Neerabup shortly before 4:00 PM on Thursday, 18 December 2025. The vehicle rollover forced the closure of lanes, severely impacting the flow of traffic heading into the city. Emergency services were quickly dispatched and remain on site managing the situation and clearing the wreckage.
Major Traffic Disruption for Commuters
The closure has resulted in what authorities are describing as "heavy" traffic congestion during the busy afternoon commute. With the freeway a key route for northern suburbs residents travelling south, significant delays are being experienced for many kilometres. Main Roads Western Australia has officially advised motorists to "exercise extreme caution" in the area and to actively seek an alternative route if their journey involves travelling southbound.
Advice for Drivers and Where to Find Updates
Drivers are strongly encouraged to avoid the area if possible and consider using other major roads to bypass the incident. For real-time updates on the traffic conditions and road reopening, the public is directed to monitor the official Main Roads X (formerly Twitter) account, @perth_traffic. The situation serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a single incident can disrupt the network during Perth's peak travel times.
