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Jack-knifed truck blocking Kwinana Freeway southbound cleared

A truck that jack-knifed on the Kwinana Freeway southbound near Mt Henry Bridge, blocking all lanes and causing traffic chaos has been cleared. 

The semi-trailer jack-knifed around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon with drivers being encouraged to seek an alternative route. 

A truck crash has blocked all southbound lanes on the Mitchell Freeway.
A truck crash has blocked all southbound lanes on the Mitchell Freeway. Photo: Facebook/Simon Cherrill

According to a Main Roads spokesman, the truck was blocking two lanes, while police closed the remaining lane to help clear the truck.

At 3.30pm, Main Roads tweeted the crash had been cleared. 

Traffic on the Mount Henry Bridge shortly after the crash.
Traffic on the Mount Henry Bridge shortly after the crash.  Photo: Main Roads