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24/07/2022

BREAKING NEWS
SERIOUS CRASH INVOLVING SEVERAL CARS AND A TRUCK

Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Glen Osmond.

Just before 3.45pm today Sunday 24 July, patrols were called to the intersection of Glen Osmond and Portrush Road at the bottom of the South Eastern Freeway after reports a truck had collided with several vehicles.

Road restrictions are in place which is affecting Cross Road, Portrush Road and Glen Osmond Road.

Please avoid the area.

20/07/2022

STOLEN CAR CAUSES GAS LEAK AT HACKAM

A stolen car crashed into a gas main causing a leak at Hackham this evening.

The silver Mitsubishi Outlander crashed into a fence and then a gas main in Cottage Lane, Hackham just after 5.30pm on Wednesday 20 July, The driver ran off.

The Outlander had just been stolen from the driveway of a nearby address on Main South Road, Hackham.

The fleeing driver is described as a man aged in his late 20s or early 30s, about 183cm tall, with dark shoulder length hair and wearing a grey and black jumper and dark pants.

The resulting gas leak caused the road to be closed for several hours while crews dug up the road surface to isolate the leak.

There were no reported injuries.

Anyone with information that may help identify the wanted driver is asked to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

11/06/2022

FOUR INJURED IN ONKAPARINGA HILLS CRASH

Four people have been taken to hospital after a Holden Commodore slammed into a tree and burst into flames following a suspected street race at Onkaparinga Hills.

Police say the station wagon left Piggott Range Road and hit the tree around 9pm - the four occupants escaped before fire engulfed the front of the car.

The 18-year-old Noarlunga Downs woman behind the wheel, and three passengers - a 14-year-old Noarlunga Downs boy, a 22-year-old Oaklands Park man, and a 50 year-old Port Noarlunga man - were taken to the Flinders Medical Centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigations are ongoing but police believe the car was street racing with a second vehicle, possibly a Ford sedan.

03/06/2022

POTENTIAL DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN

The South Australian State Emergency Service is at a heightened level of preparedness following forecasts of potentially damaging winds and heavy showers along the state’s southern coastal areas from late Saturday afternoon before reaching Adelaide in the late evening and also throughout Sunday.

Rainfall may be briefly heavy at times from Friday to Sunday, with expected totals of 10-30mm over southern districts, reaching 30-60mm for parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges and lower south east with isolated falls of up to 60-80mm about the Mount Lofty Ranges which may include small hail.

High flows are entering SA along the Diamantina River and a Flood Warning remains in place.

The SASES advises the following:
• Move vehicles under cover or away from trees
• Secure or put away loose items around your property
• Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe
• Monitor the local conditions by tuning into your local ABC radio or checking the SASES or Bureau of Meteorology websites.
• Conditions can also be monitored by following the SASES on social media (Facebook or Twitter).

Call 132 500 if you need SASES assistance, call Triple Zero (000) if the matter is life threatening.

29/05/2022

WARNING UPDATE

The Bureau of Meteorology have updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨
For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 3:44 pm Sunday, 29 May 2022.

Damaging winds across western SA will spread east this afternoon and overnight.

Weather Situation: A cold front moving across western SA will strengthen during this afternoon and evening. The front will continue to track east, reaching Adelaide later this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are occurring over the West Coast and southern parts of the North West Pastoral districts.

DAMAGING WINDS will extend east between around Marree and Murray Bridge during Sunday night before starting to contract from the west during Monday.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Whyalla, Renmark, Ceduna, Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek.

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

☎️ For SES assistance, call 132 500.
☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
Let the operator know if you are in COVID quarantine or isolation.

Stay up to date with the latest weather forecast and warnings by monitoring the Bureau of Meteorology website and social media.

Warning: www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

29/05/2022

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:22 pm Saturday, 28 May 2022.

Damaging wind gusts developing with showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon.
Weather Situation: A cold front moving across southern WA this evening will strengthen on Sunday morning as it moves into western parts of the state. The front will continue to track east, reaching Adelaide during Sunday evening.

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h with showers and thunderstorms are likely over the West Coast and southern parts of the North West Pastoral districts from Sunday afternoon.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS will extend east between around Marree and Keith during Sunday night before starting to contract from the west during Monday.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Whyalla, Renmark, Ceduna, Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am ACST Sunday. refer https://fal.cn/3oZtR

08/05/2022

HOUSE FIRE AT MORPHETT VALE

Just after 7pm Today (May 8th 2022) Metropolitan Fire Service crews were responded to a house fire on Elizabeth Road Morphett Vale.

On arrival crews found an abandoned house well alight and upgraded the alarm adding South Australian Country Fire Service Crews to assist with suppressing the fire. Crews have brought the well involved house fire under control however are being cautious due to risk of roof collapse.

Fire Investigators have been requested to attend the scene. South Australian Police are also on scene assisting with blocking the road and investigation. At this stage the cause of the fire is unknown.

27/11/2021

SERIOUS CRAHS AT FLAG STAFF HILL

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Flagstaff Hill

Around 10.30am on the 27th November emergency services were called to Murrays Hill Road near Lyric Place after reports of a collision between a truck and a cyclist.

Initial reports are that there are serious injuries at the scene. Emergency crews have part of Murrays Hill Road closed. Stay clear of the area as crews will be on scene for some time.

21/11/2021

FATAL CRASH AT ALDINGA

A man has died following a fatal crash at Aldinga this morning.

Around 7.30am on Sunday 21st November, South Australian Police and Emergency services were called to Port Road at Aldinga, after a car accident which police say had slammed into a tree and caught fire.

The driver and sole occupant, a 68-year-old local man, died at the scene.

Major Crash officers attended the scene and are investigating the cause of the collision.

The man’s death is the 90th life lost on South Australian roads this year compared to 79 at the same time last year.

26/10/2021

ROAD CLOSED AFTER SERIOUS CRASH AT MCLAREN VALE

Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Victor Harbor Road at McLaren Vale.

Victor Harbor Road is closed in both directions between Ostrich Farm Road and Robinson Road. Diversions are in place.

There is major traffic congestion already in the area so please take an alternative route.

16/10/2021

DRIVER ARRESTED FOLLOWING CRASH AT CLARENDON

A drink driver was tracked down by police last night after allegedly driving off after a crash at Clarendon.

Police were called around 12am on Saturday the 16th of October by a driver who had just been involved in a crash on Grants Gully Road, Clarendon. The other driver of the silver Holden sedan had driven off. The caller had followed the Holden and saw it collide with another vehicle.

Patrols attended and located the Holden at the intersection of Grants Gully Road and Chandlers Hill Road. The driver was asleep in the car and police removed the suspect from the vehicle.

The 42-year-old Dover Gardens man recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.250.

He was arrested and charged with drink driving, two counts of failing to stop at the scene of a crash and failing to provide details and drive without due care and will be bailed when sober.

His vehicle was impounded for 28 days.
Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident.

09/10/2021

ADVICE MESSAGE ISSUED FOR BURTON

Around 1:00pm on the 9th of October Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Service crews were called to a premises in Burton issuing thick black smoke. Crews are still currently on scene and an advice message has been issued. Multiple crews will be on scene for some time.

The location of the incident is A DOMESTIC HOME AT ALAN COURT AT BURTON.

The incident is CAUSING THICK, BLACK SMOKE TO BE PUSHED OVER THE SUBURBS OF PARALOWIE, BURTON, SALISBURY NORTH, EDINBURGH.

09/10/2021

DELAYS ON THE EASTERN FREEWAY UP TRACK

Motorists are advised of lengthy delays on the South Eastern Freeway up-track.

There are two broken down vehicles inside the tunnels along with several other vehicles that have broken down further up the freeway.

Middle lanes of the tunnels are closed along with other lanes further up the freeway until the cars can be towed.

Avoid if you can!

30/09/2021

SERIOUS CRASH AT KERSBROOK

Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Kersbrook.

Just after 9pm Thursday 30 September, patrols and paramedics were called to Kersbrook Road near Bagshaw Road, after a car crashed into a tree.

Motorists should avoid Kersbrook Road as road closures are expected.

Investigators from Major Crash are attending.

19/09/2021

HOUSE FIRE IN PARALOWIE

Around 1:23pm on September the 19th South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service crews responded to a house fore in paralowie.
Crews are currently still on scene and Fire Cause Investigators will attend the scene to determine the cause.

1 person was treated on scene by South Australian Ambulance Service crews and were transported to hospital. Extensive damage to the home with an early estimate of $300k in damages.

19/09/2021

HOUSE DESTROYED AND BOY INJURED IN WEST LAKES FIRE

A 15-year-old boy is being treated for minor burns after a fire destroyed a home at West Lakes. Firefighters were called to the home at around 1:30am after multiple calls were made to authorities.

Police say it appears that a brush fence running down the side of the property was deliberately set alight, which led to the fire spreading to the rest of the house.

Neighbours and local businesses are being asked to review any CCTV they may have. Anyone who has knowledge of any suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

15/09/2021

FIRE IN PROSPECT

Police are investigating a restaurant fire at Prospect this morning.

Just after 4.30am Thursday 16 September emergency services were called to Prospect Road after reports a building was on fire.

When emergency services arrived the building was fully ablaze, fire fighters immediately got to work trying to bring the intense fire under control and protect nearby buildings. Within about an hour MFS got control of the fire, however the restaurant has been completely destroyed.

Fire Cause Investigators will be attending the scene this morning to attempt to determine what lead to the blaze.

Prospect Road between Kintore Avenue and Pulsford Road remains closed, please find an alternate route if you are heading that way this morning.

21/08/2021

HAPPENING NOW: HOUSE FIRE AT TRINITY GARDENS

Around 8:40am on August the 21st South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service crews were responded to reports of a structure fire on Aveland Avenue, Trinity Gardens. On arrival crews found heavy smoke exiting the roof and upgraded to a second alarm.

Parts of Aveland Avenue are currently closed due to emergency services being present. An advice warning has been issue for the surrounding areas.

ADVICE MESSAGE
Issued for Trinity Gardens and surrounding suburbs.
The incident is causing smoke to drift across Trinity Gardens and surrounding suburbs. Motorists and residents should close all doors and windows and remain indoors until the smoke has passed. .

18/08/2021

MAJOR CRASH INTERSECTION OF MAIN SOUTH ROAD AND KENIHANS ROAD

Just before 7am on the 19th of August Emergency service crews were called to a 2 car MVA on the intersection of kenihans and main south road, Happy Valley. On arrival crews found 2 cars heavily damaged with entrapments, Metropolitan Fire Service and South Australian Ambulance service crews worked together to extricate persons from the vehicle.

TRAFFIC HAZARD - The incident at Happy Valley is causing massive traffic delays. Please avoid the area if possible.

30/07/2021

UPDATE: PRINCESS HIGHWAY CRASH

Major Crash officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in the states south east last night.

At 10pm on Friday 30 July, emergency services were called to Princes Highway at Furner after reports of a crash involving a Toyota Corolla sedan and a prime mover.

Sadly, the driver of the sedan, a 19-year-old man from Craigmore died at the scene.

The driver of the truck, a 49-year-old woman from Victoria, was taken to the local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries.

Traffic restrictions are still in place on Princes Highway, the road is expected to reopen about 8.30am this morning.

The man’s death is the 62nd life lost on SA roads this year, compared to 56 at the same time last year.

30/07/2021

ACCIDENT ON THE PRINCESS HIGHWAY

Just after 2200 on the 30 July 2021, Country fire service and State Emergency services along side South Australia Police and South Australian Ambulance Service were called to an head on collision between a car and truck on the Princess Highway 30 Kilometres out of millicent.

Multiple Emergency service crews are responding to the incident no further information has been provided at this time.

25/07/2021

SERIOUS CRASH ON THE DUKES HIGHWAY

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the Dukes Highway, near Tailem Bend.

The collision occurred about 500 metres north of the Mallee Highway intersection, south of the Tailem Bend township.

The Dukes Highway is closed to traffic in both directions and motorists are advised to avoid the scene if possible.

Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision who was not able to stop at the scene can provide their details via Crime Stoppers South Australia on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

23/07/2021

POLICE ARREST DRIVER INVOLVED IN HIT-RUN CRASH AT MORPHETT VALE

Following an appeal, police have arrested the driver involved in a fatal hit-run crash at Morphett Vale on Tuesday night.

Just before 9am this morning (Friday 23 July), Michael Henley attended Christies Beach Police Station where detectives from Southern District CIB and investigators from Major Crash, arrested him.

He is expected to be charged with manslaughter, cause death by dangerous driving, fail to stop at the scene of a crash and fail to comply with the Emergency Management Act.

He will be refused bail and will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Monday 26 July.

Investigations are continuing and police are asking anyone who saw the Ford or Toyota travelling on Flaxmill Road prior to the crash or anyone who may have dashcam, phone or CCTV footage to please provide their details to police via Crime Stoppers South Australia on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

22/07/2021

SA Metropolitan Fire Service and SA Country Fire Service crews responded to a structure fire on Coe Court at Christie Downs overnight.

Firefighters were alerted just before 10:30pm and arrived to find the house fully involved in fire.
There were no occupants home at the time of the fire.

Five MFS appliances and twenty six firefighters and one CFS appliance attended the scene and using breathing apparatus and three high pressure lines took thirty minutes to bring the fire under control, and protecting the other nearby houses from fire spreading.

Fire Cause Investigators attended the scene and have determined that a candle was left burning unattended within the home.

Damage is estimated at $250,000 and asbestos is present within the home.

21/07/2021

FATAL CRASH AT DARLINGTON

Just after 6.30am on the 21st of July emergency services were called to Main South Road after reports that a motorcycle rider had crashed.

The rider, a 66-year-old man from Mitchell Park was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but sadly passed away.

Major Crash officers are investigating the collision, and any witnesses are asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The man’s death is the 59th life lost on SA roads in 2021, compared with 52 at the same time last year.

20/07/2021

FATAL HIT AND RUN AT MORPHETT VALE

Police are investigating a fatal hit-run crash at Morphett Vale last night.

Emergency services responded to reports of a collision on Flaxmill Road, Morphett Vale about 9.50pm on Tuesday 20 July.

A silver Ford sedan collided with a white Toyota Hilux and as a result the passenger in the Toyota, a 20-year-old man from Sellicks Beach, died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, a 22-year-old man from Morphett Vale, was taken to Flinders Medical Centre where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Ford failed to stop at the scene and was later located burnt out in a gully off the Southern Expressway at Reynella.

Flaxmill Road was closed to all traffic for about eight hours while Major Crash officers investigated the cause of the collision however the road has since reopened.

Police are asking anyone who saw the Ford or Toyota travelling on Flaxmill Road prior to the crash or anyone who may have dashcam, phone or CCTV footage to please provide their details to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

The number of lives lost on South Australian roads this year is now 58, compared with 52 at this time last year.

18/07/2021

CFS SEEK FOR THE PUBLICS HELP INTO VANDALISM AT BRIDGEWATER

PLEASE SHARE

Bridgewater CFS seeks your help to find the persons responsible for significantly vandalising our new electronic sign this morning.

It is heartbreaking to see this happen to this equipment.This sign was installed as a community asset to warn the public in times of emergency & to promote fire safety messages etc

It was not the wind, as fixtures were snapped.

This occured today July 18th between 07:50 - 09:58 in the morning. Someone must have seen something? Please look at your dashcams for any footage.

If anyone knows who is responsible or saw anything please contact via pm on this page or via our Duty Phone on 0438560035 with any information.

It is not often we ask for your help but we want to bring these people to account.

Help us to look after our community by looking after the CFS.

15/07/2021

FATAL CRASH ON THE EYRE PENINSULA

Sadly a boy has died following a fatal crash on the Eyre Peninsula yesterday afternoon.

At 4pm on Thursday 15 July, police were called to Pygery-Port Kenny Road at Port Kenny after reports of a single vehicle roll over.

An 8-year-old boy seated in the rear of the Toyota RAV4 sadly died at the scene.

A 15-year old boy also seated in the rear sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Streaky Bay hospital.

The driver, a 46-year-old woman and the front seat passenger a 47-year-old man both from Fulham Gardens received minor injuries .

Pygery-Port Kenny Road was closed between Mount Damper Road and Poochera-Port Kenny Road while Major Crash Investigators examined the scene. The road has since reopened.

The boys’ death is the 56th life lost on SA roads compared with 50 at the same time last year.

08/07/2021

MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING NORTHERN SUBURBS PURSUIT

A man has been arrested following a pursuit through the western and northern suburbs overnight.

Just after midnight on Thursday 8 July, police spotted a black Holden sedan on Frederick Road at Seaton which was flagged as stolen. The car had been stolen during a break-in at St Clair on 27 June.

Police directed the driver to stop however he refused and the car was pursued as it headed north and turned into Glenburnie Street. It was pursued through backstreets before being lost around West Lakes Boulevard.

PolAir was deployed to assist with the search and patrols spotted it again heading north on Tapleys Hill Road about 30 minutes later.

The Holden was tracked by PolAir along Cheltenham Parade, Port Road and on to Grand Junction Road to head east. The stolen car continued to head to the northern suburbs via Port Wakefield Road and on to Martins Road. Patrols successfully spiked the cars tyres on Shepherdson Road.

The driver abandoned the stolen car in Alwyn Street a short time later and fled on foot however Police Dog Operations with PD Stoic were quick to arrest the man nearby.

Police will allege the driver stole petrol from a service station at David Terrace, Woodville Park during the incident.

A 29-year-old man from Maylands was charged with failing to stop for police, illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving disqualified, breach of bail and a petrol theft. He has been refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court today.

05/07/2021

:UPDATE: HOUSE FIRE AT EDWARDS TOWN

Police are investigating a house fire at Edwardstown.

Police and fire crews responded to reports of a fire at Maxwell Avenue at 8.30pm on Sunday 4 July.

Fire crews managed to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring premises and extinguished the blaze, however, it caused significant damage to the property.

There were no reported injuries.

Fire cause investigators attended the scene in the early hours of this morning and determined that the fire had been deliberately lit.

Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the street or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/