Emergency services at scene of horrific crash involving truck and car at Magdala

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a truck and ute collision on Friday afternoon in Adelaide’s north.

A car and truck have been involved in a serious crash about 20km north of Gawler on Friday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Owen Rd, Magdala, just after 2pm, after reports of a two-vehicle crash.

A truck and car have collided north of Gawler.

Local resident Michelle Bockelberg told 7News she hasn’t seen “anything like that in a long time”

“I thought, oh my god, that’s crazy,” she said.

“Doesn’t look good for whoever was in the ute.

“There is no overtaking on that road and it’s a narrower road than a normal highway.”

SA Ambulance said the driver of the truck sustained neck and shoulder injuries, while the condition of the ute driver has not yet been confirmed.

It is understood family of one of the drivers has been at the scene.

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SA Police said the impact of the collision brought down power lines.

Owen Rd has been closed between Roennfeldt Rd and Magdala Rd, with motorists being advised to avoid the area while emergency services attend to the scene.

Major Crash Investigators are also travelling to the scene.

Motorists continue to be diverted away from the scene of the crash, with traffic control expected to remain on scene for several more hours.

MORE TO COME.

Originally published as Emergency services at scene of horrific crash involving truck and car at Magdala