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Three killed in Birdwood Adelaide Hills crash – 24 March 2026

24 March 2026 · about 1:40pm · Martin Hill Road and Lucky Hit Road, near Birdwood, SA

Published 24 March 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026

Key facts

When
24 Mar 2026Tuesday, about 1:40pm
Where
Martin Hill Road and Lucky Hit Road, near Birdwood, SA
Type
Truck and sedan collision
Killed
3 people64-year-old man, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene; 27-year-old woman, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene; 22-year-old woman, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene
Injured
3 people73-year-old man, driver of Toyota sedan, life-threatening injuries; cut from wreckage and flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital; 56-year-old man, passenger in Toyota sedan, serious injuries; cut from wreckage and flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital; 50-year-old man, truck driver from SA Mid North, not physically injured; assisting police
Investigation
Major Crash, SA PoliceMajor Crash investigators attended and are examining the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

Three people died after a truck and a Toyota sedan collided at an intersection near Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. Two other occupants of the sedan were seriously injured and taken to hospital, while the truck driver was uninjured and is assisting police.

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (about 1:40pm)
  • Location: Martin Hill Road and Lucky Hit Road, near Birdwood, SA
  • Toyota sedan carrying five occupants
  • Truck (heavy vehicle)
  • Fatalities:
    • 64-year-old man, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene
    • 27-year-old woman, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene
    • 22-year-old woman, passenger in Toyota sedan, died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 73-year-old man, driver of Toyota sedan, life-threatening injuries; cut from wreckage and flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital
    • 56-year-old man, passenger in Toyota sedan, serious injuries; cut from wreckage and flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital
    • 50-year-old man, truck driver from SA Mid North, not physically injured; assisting police

Local residents described the scene as confronting and said the intersection has a history of serious crashes, with the deaths felt across the community and by the victims’ families.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the intersection about 1:40pm and attended the scene.
  • Two injured occupants of the Toyota were cut from the wreckage and flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
  • Police closed multiple roads in the area during the response and investigation; the roads have since reopened.

Investigation

Major Crash investigators attended and are examining the circumstances of the collision. Police said the truck driver has been helping with inquiries.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Appeal for Information

Police have asked any witnesses to the crash, or anyone with relevant information, to contact authorities.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.
Source
ABC News

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  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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