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A man has died while two more people are fighting for their lives in hospital following a horrific crash on Reid Highway in Perth’s north on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash involved an Isuzu FedEx truck, a Toyota Landcruiser and a Kia Carnival sedan.
A WA Police spokesman confirmed the incident occurred around 12.55pm on Reid Highway near Alexander Drive in Dianella.
The 49-year-old man driving the Kia Carnival died at the scene, while the 52-year-old man driving the Toyota Landcruiser and his passenger, a 12-year-old girl, were rushed to Royal Perth Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital for treatment for life-threatening injuries.
The 26-year-old passenger of the Kia Carnival was taken to Royal Perth Hospital, however WA a Police spokesperson said his injuries were not life-threatening.
The truck’s driver, a 47-year-old man, was uninjured.
Reid Highway westbound between Malaga Drive and Alexander Drive in Dianella were closed following the crash, causing heavy congestion on the busy road.
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