Breaking: Major crash involving road train closes Stuart Highway in far north SA
The Stuart Highway in South Australia is closed in both directions due to a serious crash involving a road train and a car. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning near the remote town of Bulgunnia. Emergency crews and major crash investigators are currently on the scene, and the condition of those involved is unknown.
- ▪The crash happened about 100 kilometers north of Glendambo.
- ▪Police were called to the scene around 12:30am on Tuesday.
- ▪Motorists are being advised to stop at Glendambo if traveling north and at Coober Pedy if traveling south.
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Stuart Highway closed after major crash involving road train and car in SA outbackJBy Jenae MaddenABC North and West SATopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsTue 26 May 2026 at 11:29amTue 26 May 2026 at 11:29amTue 26 May 2026 at 11:29amThe Stuart Highway is Australia’s primary north-south transcontinental corridor. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)In short:The Stuart Highway is closed in both directions following what police have called a "serious crash" involving a car and a road train. The incident happened early Tuesday morning.What's next?Emergency crews and major crash investigators are attending the scene.abc.net.au/news/stuart-highway-closed-as-major-crash-involving-road-train/106717924Link copiedShareShare articleThe Stuart Highway has been closed in both directions following a serious crash…
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