Terrifying crash causes early morning delays

Kate FieldingSouth Western Times
VideoThe RAC Rescue Chopper was called to a crash at Somerville Drive, near South Regional TAFE in Bunbury this morning.

Four people involved in a terrifying crash in Bunbury this morning have avoided serious injuries, according to police.

Firefighters had to use the jaws of life and the RAC Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the crash, which occurred about 8am on Somerville Drive near South Regional TAFE.

Camera IconFirefighters work to free a person from one of the cars. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

The chopper was later stood down, but the collision between the two cars resulted in all four people being taken by ambulance to Bunbury Hospital.

Camera IconOne of the heavily damaged cars involved in the crash. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times
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A St John Ambulance spokesman confirmed three people received minor injuries, while a boy in his teens was the worst of the injured.

Camera IconFirefighters work at the scene. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

A WA Police spokeswoman has since confirmed the injuries were not life threatening.

Camera IconThe RAC Rescue Helicopter flies in over South Regional TAFE. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

The crash caused major traffic delays in the area as drivers headed to work.

Camera IconOne of the injured is attended to. Credit: Jon Gellweiler / South Western Times

The chopper had to land on Robertson Drive, causing traffic to be diverted.

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