April 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A B-double truck jackknifed across multiple lanes on the uptrack of the South Eastern Freeway near Crafers, causing major traffic delays. No injuries were reported, but commuters described being stuck in gridlock for up to four hours amid complaints about limited warning signage.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 09 April 2026 (4:15pm)
  • Location: South Eastern Freeway (uptrack), near Crafers and the Mt Lofty Bridge, SA

Vehicles Involved

  • B-double truck (jackknifed across multiple lanes on the uptrack)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.

Emergency Response

  • Crews responded to the crash scene and worked to clear the uptrack following the incident.
  • No hospital transport was required as no injuries were reported.
  • Lanes were closed on the South Eastern Freeway uptrack, with traffic heavily congested; the department said both directions were fully open again by 3am.

Police Investigation
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport said the crash damaged light poles and the central median barrier and caused a diesel spill. No further investigative findings were reported.

  • No charges reported.
  • No court appearances reported.

Community Impact
Commuters reported being trapped in lengthy queues for up to four hours and criticised what they described as a lack of signage and on-road warnings to divert traffic before the toll gate and key intersections.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with relevant information, including dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash, is urged to contact police.

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