93-year-old taken to hospital after car rolls at West Lakes

A 93-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after her car rolled at West Lakes.

Emergency services attended a crash at a busy Adelaide intersection around midday on Wednesday. The Holden sedan lost control and rolled over.

It hit a palm tree. The 93-year-old driver from Semaphore South was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Road closures and diversions were put in place. Emergency crews worked at the scene.

The intersection later reopened to traffic.

Why it mattersIt reminds us of crash risks at busy intersections. It shows how vulnerable older drivers can be on city roads.

AustraliaAdelaide residents should expect occasional traffic disruptions at this intersection while safety is reviewed.

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