Multiple People Injured in Four-Car Crash on Thiele Highway, Gawler Belt – August 31, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, August 31, 2024, a serious four-vehicle collision occurred on the Thiele Highway at Gawler Belt, South Australia, leaving ten people injured, including five children. The crash happened just before 4:10 pm when a Holden Trailblazer collided into the rear of stopped vehicles, striking pedestrians who had exited their cars to assist.

A white Nissan Pathfinder had stopped on the side of the highway after a toolbox fell from its tray. Two other vehicles pulled over to render assistance, and four people were standing outside their vehicles when the Trailblazer struck the stationary cars. South Australian Police Major Crash Investigators attended the scene, and the highway was temporarily closed before reopening.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Thiele Highway at Gawler Belt, South Australia, at approximately 4:10 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: White Nissan Pathfinder
• Status: Stopped on the side of the highway after a toolbox fell from its tray

Vehicle 2

• Status: Pulled over to assist Vehicle 1

Vehicle 3

• Status: Pulled over to assist Vehicle 1

Vehicle 4

• Make/Model: Holden Trailblazer
• Direction: Collided into the rear of the stopped vehicles

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 35-year-old woman from Freeling (transported to hospital in critical condition)
• Three other adults (serious but non-life-threatening injuries)
• Five children (condition unknown at time of report)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene following the collision. Multiple patients were transported to hospital for treatment of their injuries. The Thiele Highway was temporarily closed to allow emergency responders to manage the scene and conduct initial investigations.

Investigation

South Australian Police Major Crash Investigators attended the scene and are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Appeal for Information

South Australian Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers. Witnesses are encouraged to provide details about the collision or the vehicles involved to assist investigators.