Perth traffic: Crash and bushfire cause Friday traffic chaos on Mitchell Freeway and Leach Highway

Tegwen BescobyPerthNow

Fri, 10 April 2026 1:52PM

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Perth commuters hoping to start their weekend early face traffic chaos after a bushfire and crash have caused congestion on two busy roads.

A crash on Mitchell Freeway northbound after Whitfords Avenue has forced the closure of the left lane.

Photos from the scene show a white hatchback that appears to have landed in the bushland neighbouring the freeway.

Traffic remains heavy throughout the area as police remain on-site.

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In Perth's south, a bushfire burning next to Leach Highway also resulted in lane closures.

Emergency WA reported a bushfire in Shelley, a suburb in Perth's south-east, shortly after 1pm on Friday afternoon.

The blaze was said to be near Verton Park, which borders the popular highway.

The Department of Fire and Emergency closed the left westbound lane before Marjorie Avenue as they tended to the fire.

The fire was reportedly extinguished at 1.35pm, but drivers have been warned that traffic remains slow.

Drivers should proceed with caution through the area.

More to come.

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Traffic chaos after bushfire and crash cause lane closures