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Two people trapped in multiple car crash along Forrest Highway, Eaton

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Emergency services are at the scene.
Camera IconEmergency services are at the scene. Credit: Sandra Eades

One person has been airlifted to Perth while another has been taken to Bunbury hospital after a car rolled in head-on collision just outside Eaton in WA’s South West.

The incident occurred along Forrest Highway near the intersection of Hynes Road, just before 10.30am.

Emergency services rushed to the scene with initial reports that two people were trapped in a vehicle and four people had been hurt.

The RAC Rescue helicopter was dispatched and three St John Ambulance crews were sent to the scene to treat those involved in the crash.

A DFES spokeswoman said Career and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from Eaton, Australind and Bunbury attended the incident and freed one person from a car.

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She also said one person was flown to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment while another was taken to Bunbury Regional Hospital by road.

Police shut down part of Forrest Highway for several hours and diverted traffic south.

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