Ashley River Bridge, SH 1

Serious Motor vehicle crash

Fri, 11/10/2013 - 4:15pm

SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

Police wish to advise that State Highway 1 at the Ashley River Bridge is closed until further notice owing to a serious motor vehicle collision on the north side of the Ashley River Bridge.

There are diversions in place for light vehicles only at this time.

There is no time frame for the road reopening at this stage.

Police Fire and Ambulance are currently at the scene dealing.

ENDS

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