March 25, 2026

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Incident Overview
Three people died and two others were critically injured after a crash involving a Toyota sedan and a truck at an Adelaide Hills intersection. The Toyota’s passengers were trapped in the wreckage and emergency crews worked to free them, while major crash investigators examined the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (about 1:40pm)
  • Location: Warren Road and Lucky Hit Road intersection, Birdwood, SA

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota sedan carrying a driver and multiple passengers
  • Truck (driver uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Three Toyota passengers died at the scene (ages not released).
  • Injuries:
    • Toyota driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
    • Fourth Toyota passenger seriously injured and airlifted to hospital.
    • Truck driver not injured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the intersection about 1:40pm and worked to free occupants from the Toyota wreckage.
  • The critically injured Toyota driver and a seriously injured passenger were airlifted to hospital.
  • Police shut multiple roads in the area for several hours while investigators attended, with traffic diversions in place.

Police Investigation
Major crash investigators examined the scene and the truck driver is assisting police. The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.

  • No charges announced.
  • No court appearances announced.

Community Impact
A local resident said the intersection has a history of crashes, with the incident described as confronting for those who arrived at the scene. The deaths add to South Australia’s road toll for the year.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam/CCTV footage from the Birdwood area around the time of the incident to come forward.

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