Perth traffic: Chaos as Kwinana Freeway reduced to single lane after crash, breakdowns in Atwell and Como

A crash on Kwinana Freeway southbound in Salter Point reduced the major Perth motorway to just one lane as peak hour hit on Tuesday afternoon.

The crash occurred on the southbound lane of the Freeway just metres from the Mount Henry Bridge, and was reported by Main Roads at 3.58pm.

It appears the cars involved stopped on either side of the Freeway, which has been reduced to a single lane.

Debris was also been reported across the lanes.

Main Roads has reminded motorists to drive with “extreme” caution if approaching the area, as the lane closure paired with peak hour traffic numbers is causing heavy congestion and delays.

The crash has since been cleared, but traffic remains slow on approach.

Just a short distance north, a car broke on Canning Highway westbound at the intersection with Kwinana Freeway in Como, reported at 4.20pm.

The right lane was completely blocked but has since been cleared, though traffic remains slow.

Further south, a truck has also broken down on Kwinana Freeway southbound in Atwell, adding more chaos to peak hour.

The left lane has been closed and DFES is on site.

Traffic is heavy on approach and Main Roads has reminded motorists to drive with care in the area.