A 57-year-old rubbish truck driver was seriously injured and trapped in his vehicle after a rollover on Weir Road in Baskerville, a northeastern suburb of Perth, on Monday morning. The driver, a contractor for the City of Swan, had to be freed by rescue crews.
Resident Stephanie Gate reported that the driver suffered serious leg injuries and a gash on his head. Weir Road is known for being winding and steep, with a history of accidents involving trucks.
Residents say trucks often lose control when their brakes fail, and this incident marks the third time in a decade that a truck has crashed through Gate's property. Locals are calling for urgent safety upgrades, including metal barriers.
City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson expressed concern for the driver and their family, stating that the safety of staff and contractors is a priority.
