October 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
Two men have narrowly escaped with their lives after a serious early-morning crash on Indian Ocean Drive near Wilbinga, about an hour north of Perth, on Friday, October 24, 2025.

The collision between a car and a truck occurred near Military Road at approximately 5:00 am, closing the highway for several hours. Emergency services responded swiftly, treating both drivers — a man in his 50s and another in his 70s — who were later transported to Perth hospitals.

Despite the scale of the crash, both men survived and were reported to be in non-life-threatening condition. The crash has renewed calls from locals and emergency responders for improved driver awareness on what has become a notorious stretch of road.

“You do not want to get that call… but to be there on someone’s worst day, at least you know someone’s been there for them.” — Nikki Woods, Gingin Volunteer Fire & Rescue Captain

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (approximately 5:00 am)
  • Location: Indian Ocean Drive near Military Road, Wilbinga, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Truck (details not specified)
  • Car (details not specified)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities: None reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Man in his 50s, transported to Perth hospital.
    • Man in his 70s, transported to Perth hospital.
  • Condition: Both men sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews, including paramedics and volunteer firefighters from Gingin, responded to the scene around 5:00 am.
  • St John WA confirmed both patients were transported to Perth hospitals for treatment.
  • Indian Ocean Drive was closed for several hours in both directions while debris and damaged vehicles were cleared.
  • Police and road authorities reopened the road later in the day with warnings about driver fatigue and awareness.

“Indian Ocean Dr was closed for a number of hours on Friday after a car and truck collided near Military Rd in Wilbinga, an hour north of Perth.” — 7NEWS Perth

Police Investigation
WA Police Major Crash Investigation Section is examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the car and truck collision.
  • Possible contributing factors including driver error, fatigue, and road conditions.
  • Any recent patterns of crashes along Indian Ocean Drive near Wilbinga and Wedge Island.

Community Impact
Local emergency responders and residents have expressed deep concern over the increasing number of serious crashes along Indian Ocean Drive, describing the experience as emotionally draining for volunteer crews.

The Shire of Gingin has renewed its calls for better driver education, particularly for international tourists and inexperienced motorists using the 110 km/h highway shared with heavy vehicles and caravans.

The WA Road Safety Commission reaffirmed its support for community-led initiatives to reduce crash rates, emphasising that road safety education and awareness campaigns remain vital.

“We feel like Indian Ocean Dr isn’t that bad… We think it’s the education of drivers, especially international drivers who hire a car and drive on a 110km/h road with road trains and caravans.” — Linda Balcombe, Shire of Gingin President

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

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
  • Local Police Contact: Gingin or Yanchep Police Stations