Traffic warning after serious motorcycle crash
Emergency crews are at the scene of the serious crash this afternoon. Credit: Main Roads / X
Jessica Evensen The West Australian
Emergency services are responding to a serious motorcycle crash on Canning Highway.
WA Police, St John WA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the scene after reports of a crash between a motorcycle and car at the intersection of Canning Highway and Berwick Street, Victoria Park, about 2.20pm on Wednesday.
The male rider has serious injuries.
Canning Highway westbound at Berwick Street has been closed, while Canning Highway eastbound has been reduced to a single lane.
Main Roads has reported heavy traffic with drivers warned to avoid the area.
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