A serious two-vehicle collision on West Coast Highway in Swanbourne, Perth, left two elderly people critically injured on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The crash prompted a major emergency response and forced the closure of the highway in both directions.
According to information released by Western Australian authorities, the collision occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. near Alfred Road West, between Rochdale Road and Alfred Road. The vehicles involved were a black Toyota Corolla sedan and a white Hyundai LM station wagon travelling in opposite directions.
The Hyundai was being driven by a 77-year-old woman, who had an 85-year-old male passenger in the vehicle. Both occupants sustained critical injuries in the collision and were transported to Royal Perth Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
The 27-year-old man driving the Toyota Corolla was not injured, according to the information provided by authorities. Further details about what caused the two vehicles to collide have not been released.
The crash resulted in the closure of West Coast Highway in both directions for several hours, creating significant traffic disruption. Motorists were urged to avoid the area while emergency services attended the scene and investigators carried out their work.
Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or captured relevant footage. Anyone with dashcam recordings, CCTV footage or mobile phone video is encouraged to submit the material through the WA Police Force Evidence Portal.
People with information can also contact Crime Stoppers Western Australia on 1800 333 000. As investigations continue, authorities are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the serious collision. The condition of the two injured occupants remains a matter of concern, with no further medical updates included in the available announcement.