Police advise SH3 / Mountain Road is CLOSED near the intersection with Durham Road following a crash (as at 3:30pm, May 7th).
The two-vehicle crash, involving a truck and a car was reported just after 2:50pm. One person has been seriously injured.
The road is currently closed between Durham Road and Norfolk Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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5pm update: State Highway 3 remains CLOSED south of Inglewood township, between Durham Road Lower and Norfolk Road Lower intersections.
A detour has now been established. For southbound traffic, use SH3 then turn left on to Durham Road Lower then right on to Tatara Road, turn right on to Suffolk Road South, then turn right on to Norfolk Road Lower, then left back on to SH3. Reverse for northbound traffic.
Allow additional time for travel through the area this evening.
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Update 6:15pm:
State Highway 3 remains CLOSED south of Inglewood township, between Durham Road Lower and Norfolk Road Lower intersections.
A crane is currently on-site undertaking vehicle recovery. Continue to follow the provided detour outlines below and allow additional time for travel through the area south of Inglewood this evening.
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As at 7:45pm the road has fully reopened.
