May 7, 2025

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Incident Overview
A major crash between a truck and a freight train occurred near the intersection of Bishop Road and Hopkinson Road in Cardup , a suburb in Perth’s outer southeast, on Monday, May 6, 2025 , at approximately 1:00 pm .

The truck driver was trapped in the cab of his vehicle and had to be carefully extracted by firefighters before being transported to the hospital for treatment. The freight train’s crew, operated by Aurizon , were not injured but were reportedly shaken by the incident.

WA Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, May 6, 2025 (approximately 1:00 pm).
  • Location: Near the intersection of Bishop Road and Hopkinson Road, Cardup, Perth’s outer southeast.

Vehicles Involved

  • A truck driven by the hospitalized truck driver.
  • A freight train operated by Aurizon.

Injuries

  • Truck Driver:
    • The truck driver was trapped in the cab and required careful extraction by firefighters.
    • He was taken to the hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed.
  • Train Crew:
    • No physical injuries were reported, but the crew were left shaken by the incident.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, attended the scene promptly after the crash was reported.
  • Firefighters worked carefully to extract the truck driver from the cab of his vehicle.
  • The driver was stabilized and transported to the hospital for further treatment.

“Firefighters had to carefully free the truckie from his vehicle before he was taken to hospital.”
— 7NEWS report

Police Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the truck and the freight train.
  • Road and rail conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure involving either vehicle.

WA Police have not yet released further details about the cause of the crash.

“WA Police are investigating.”
— WA Police statement

Community Impact
This incident has highlighted the dangers of collisions at road-rail intersections, particularly in suburban areas like Cardup . The truck driver’s hospitalization and the shaken state of the train crew underscore the potential severity of such crashes.