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Baby and Two Adults Injured in Southbrook Truck Crash, 22 July 2026

Published 22 July 2026

Key facts

What happened

Incident Overview

A Holden Commodore collided with a road train while attempting to return to its lane during an overtaking manoeuvre on the Gore at Southbrook about 8:30pm on 22 July 2026.

Passengers

An 18-year-old man, 19-year-old woman and 11-month-old baby were treated for minor injuries.

Driver Allegation

Police alleged the Holden’s male driver left the scene on foot and entered nearby farmland.

Other Drivers

The road-train and oncoming semi-trailer drivers were not physically injured.

Vehicle Damage

A road-train trailer overturned and was significantly damaged; the semi-trailer and Holden sustained moderate damage.

Road Closure

The road was closed for about five hours while crews cleared the scene.

Evidence Appeal

Police asked witnesses and drivers with relevant dash-camera footage to contact them.

Investigation

Police continued searching for the alleged driver. The allegations had not been determined.

Road Injury Support

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Source

7News report on the Southbrook incident

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