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Sunday, 29 October 2023 14:53

By Monique Welhan

An elderly driver became trapped in the wreckage. PIC: Falcon Volunteer Fire and Rescue/Facebook

A driver is recovering in hospital after a serious crash in Dawesville.

Police say two cars collided on Old Coast Road near the Tims Thicket Road intersection around 4.35pm on Saturday.

A 79-year-old man, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, became trapped in the wreckage.

Falcon Volunteer Fire and Rescue crews worked to free the man before he was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

A female passenger and the driver of the other vehicle were not injured, according to WA Police.

Mandurah Police are investigating what caused the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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