Medstar rushes to scene of serious crash on Anzac Highway near busy Kurralta Park shopping centre

The female passenger died at the scene as the driver was rushed to hospital.

Emergency services responded to a crash in Kurralta Park where an 80-year-old woman died at the scene. Picture: Kelly Barnes

A horrific crash at Kurralta Park has left one person dead and another in a critical condition after a car collided with a tree.

Emergency services were called to Anzac Hwy near Grassmere St just before 1pm on Thursday after reports a Volkswagen Golf had crashed into a tree.

The 81-year-old driver from Plympton was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

His passenger, an 80-year-old Plympton woman, died at the scene.

An 81-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Major Crash investigators attended the scene. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Major Crash investigators continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anzac Hwy remains closed to citybound traffic from Gray St.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Originally published as Medstar rushes to scene of serious crash on Anzac Highway near busy Kurralta Park shopping centre