Man seriously injured in Forrest Highway crash

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A 70-year-old man has suffered serious injuries in a crash in the South West.

The man and his 69-year-old female passenger were travelling in a white Mitsubishi Triton on Rigg Road in Myalup around 3.15pm on Friday when at the same time a red Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was being driven south on the Forrest Highway.

The two vehicles collided at the intersection of the two roads.

The impact caused the Triton to cross the median island before smashing into a tree.

The 70-year-old driver received serious injuries and was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital, while the 69-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to Bunbury Hospital in a stable condition.

The 55-year-old female driver of the Eclipse Cross was also taken to Bunbury Hospital in a stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this crash, or who saw the two vehicles involved prior to the crash, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimes toppers wa.com.au.

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