October 5, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred in Virginia, north of Adelaide, late Sunday morning, October 5, 2025. At approximately 11:00 am, a Toyota van and a Toyota ute collided at the intersection of King Road and Penfield Road. Six people were injured in the collision, including a six-year-old girl who is fighting for her life.

The critically injured child, a passenger in the van, was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two other children in the van, aged 10 and 11, along with the 42-year-old female driver from Murray Bridge, sustained minor injuries and were also hospitalised. The ute’s occupants — a 37-year-old man from Virginia and a four-year-old girl — were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“A six-year-old girl is in a critical condition following a devastating crash in Virginia, north of Adelaide.” — SA Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 (approximately 11:00 am)
  • Location: Intersection of King Road and Penfield Road, Virginia, north of Adelaide, South Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota van, driven by a 42-year-old woman from Murray Bridge, carrying three child passengers (aged 6, 10, and 11)
  • Toyota ute, driven by a 37-year-old man from Virginia, carrying a four-year-old girl

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported at this stage.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Six-year-old female passenger from the van, critical condition, life-threatening injuries.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Two children (aged 10 and 11) and 42-year-old female driver from the van — minor injuries, hospitalised.
    • 37-year-old male ute driver and four-year-old female passenger — non-life-threatening injuries, hospitalised.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews arrived shortly after 11:00 am following reports of a serious two-vehicle crash at the Virginia intersection.
  • The critically injured six-year-old was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital.
  • Five other injured occupants from both vehicles were transported to hospital for further assessment.
  • Major Crash investigators attended to examine the crash scene.
  • The intersection was closed in all directions as police conducted investigations.

“The intersection remains closed in all directions as police and Major Crash investigators comb the scene for clues.” — SA Police

Police Investigation
South Australia Police Major Crash investigators are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the Toyota van and Toyota ute.
  • Contributing factors such as speed, right-of-way errors, or driver distraction.
  • Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from motorists in the Virginia area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The crash has deeply affected the Virginia and Adelaide communities, particularly given the involvement of young children. Police have urged motorists to exercise caution at intersections and to avoid the crash site as cleanup and investigations continue.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage of the crash to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers SA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperssa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperssa.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact South Australia Police directly or visit the nearest station.