Two Injured After Crash on Gungahlin Drive in Canberra; Traffic Disrupted
Truck Overturns after a car collided with a truck on Gungahlin Drive in Canberra’s north on Thursday afternoon, leaving two people injured, according to the details provided.
Canberra, Australia — Two people were taken to hospital following a serious crash on Gungahlin Drive at about 12:15 p.m., after a car collided with a truck at the off-ramp to the Barton Highway near Kaleen. The impact caused the truck to flip onto its roof, prompting a swift emergency response.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Emergency services, including paramedics and firefighters, attended the scene soon after the collision. Fire crews used cutting equipment to free a person who was trapped inside the car. Authorities said that person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
The truck driver also sustained injuries in the incident, described as minor, and was taken to hospital for assessment. No life-threatening injuries were reported in the information shared.
Traffic Disruptions
The crash caused major traffic disruption in the area. While Gungahlin Drive later reopened, the off-ramp to the Barton Highway remained closed while police continued their work at the scene and debris was cleared. Drivers were advised to take alternative routes and expect delays, particularly around the ramp closure.
Investigation Underway
Police said the car involved in the crash is being investigated in relation to an earlier incident in Canberra, and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances leading up to the collision.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation. Further updates are expected as inquiries continue.
