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Truck crash, Sturt Highway UPDATE

April 8, 2026 6:59 am in by

Vehicle salvage due to earlier incident at Paringi.

Traffic affected in both directions.

Allow extra travel time, follow directions on site, reduced speed limit (40km/h).

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Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Motorists are advised to expect intermittent stoppages for vehicle salvage.

Earlier:

A traffic collision reportedly involving two trucks, Sturt Highway between Buronga and Euston.

The highway closed in both directions.

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Attending:

Emergency services and Local Council.

Advice:

Allow extra travel time, avoid the area, use diversions.

Diversions:

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This diversion is suitable for all vehicles.

Northbound: Sturt Hwy to Mildura, Seventh Street East, Benetook Av, Calder Hwy, Hattah-Robinvale Rd, Robinvale-Sea Lake Rd, Murray Valley Hwy.

Southbound: Murray Valley Hwy, Robinvale-Sea Lake Rd, Hattah-Robinvale Rd, Calder Hwy, Benetook Av, Seventh Street East, Sturt Hwy to Buronga.

This diversion will add 1hr 10 minutes to your trip time

Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1,2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice must consult their relevant enforceable network map to confirm a suitable approved alternative route.

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Operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR

Image: Road Sign Red Warning – Free photo on Pixabay

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