In a tragic accident on the Mitchell Freeway in Butler, a 56-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man lost their lives due to a head-on collision. The incident occurred when the man drove a white utility vehicle southbound on the wrong side of the freeway, crashing into two hatchbacks near the Lukin Drive exit around 11:25 pm. Despite the man's subsequent transport to the hospital for critical injuries, he later succumbed to his injuries, following the woman's immediate death at the scene.

The crash caused significant disruptions, leading to the closure of parts of Mitchell Freeway for several hours as authorities worked to clear the area. Emergency services reported that the two occupants of the other hatchback involved did not suffer life-threatening injuries. Major Crash investigators are now examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and are actively seeking further information or footage from witnesses to understand what led to this tragic event.

This incident marks the second fatal head-on crash on the Mitchell Freeway in a span of just four months, raising concerns over road safety in the area. The local community, alongside authorities, is likely to call for increased measures to prevent such accidents, particularly if they are linked to dangerous driving behaviors. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as they piece together the details surrounding this devastating crash.