Four killed in fiery crash at Cloverdale near Perth Airport, causing road closures
Four people have died in a fiery crash near Perth Airport in the early hours of Monday.
The collision between a grey Toyota RAV4 station sedan and a silver Toyota Camry taxi occurred on Leach Hwy, near Abernethy Rd in Cloverdale about 3.40am.
One of the vehicles was found ablaze when police arrived.
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The driver of the RAV4, who has not yet been identified, also died at the scene.
According to a police statement, the RAV4 was driving on the wrong side of Leach Hwy, heading northeast in the southwest-bound lanes.
The taxi, travelling southwest on the highway, collided with the RAV4 near the intersection of Abernethy Rd.
Leach Hwy was closed in both directions between Tonkin Hwy and Orrong Rd, with police urging drivers to take alternative routes.
Police said Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Originally published on 7NEWS
