March 24, 2026

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Incident Overview
Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a car and a truck at an intersection near Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. Two passengers from the car were freed from the wreckage and flown to hospital with critical injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (1:40pm)
  • Location: Martin Hill Road and Lucky Hit Road, near Birdwood, SA

Vehicles Involved

  • Truck (positioned across the intersection after the crash, as described by a witness)
  • Black sedan (left the roadway and came to rest off to the side)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • Two passengers in the sedan, near Birdwood — passengers; cut from the wreckage and flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with critical injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police and other emergency services were called to the intersection about 1:40pm, with Major Crash investigators attending.
  • Two car passengers were extricated and airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
  • Multiple roads around the intersection were closed while emergency crews worked at the scene.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, with Major Crash investigators attending the scene.

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

Community Impact
A local resident described the scene as confronting and said the intersection has a history of serious crashes, while road closures affected traffic around Birdwood.

Appeal for Information
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash, or has relevant information, to come forward.

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