October 4, 2025

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Incident Overview
A double fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 4, 2025, on the Great Northern Highway at Miling, north of Perth. At approximately 3:25 am, a white Toyota Landcruiser tray-top collided with a white Kenworth truck towing two trailers. Both occupants of the Toyota, men in their 20s, suffered critical injuries and died at the scene. The 51-year-old truck driver was uninjured.

The crash caused the temporary closure of the highway while emergency services and Major Crash investigators attended the scene.

“The WA Police Force continues to urge all motorists to take care on the road. Drive safely and keep in mind the wellbeing of yourself and others.” — WA Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 (approximately 3:25 am)
  • Location: Great Northern Highway, Miling, north of Perth, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • White Toyota Landcruiser tray-top, carrying two men in their 20s (both deceased)
  • White Kenworth truck with two trailers, driven by a 51-year-old man (uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Driver of Toyota Landcruiser, male in his 20s, deceased at the scene.
    • Passenger of Toyota Landcruiser, male in his 20s, deceased at the scene.
  • No Injuries:
    • 51-year-old male Kenworth truck driver, uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services arrived at the scene around 3:25 am following reports of a major collision.
  • Both occupants of the Toyota were declared deceased at the scene.
  • The truck driver was assessed and found uninjured.
  • The Great Northern Highway was closed while police and Major Crash investigators examined the site.

“Police are urging anyone who saw the crash, or either vehicle travelling in the area before the crash, to come forward.” — WA Police

Police Investigation
WA Police Major Crash investigators are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the collision between the Toyota Landcruiser and Kenworth truck.
  • Potential contributing factors such as fatigue, speed, and road conditions.
  • Eyewitness accounts and any dashcam footage from motorists in the Miling area prior to the crash.

Community Impact
The deaths of two young men have deeply affected the Wheatbelt community and raised concerns about fatigue and visibility on Western Australia’s regional highways. The WA Police Force has reiterated its road safety message, reminding drivers to stay alert and drive responsibly.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police Major Crash directly or at the nearest police station.