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Duck Family Causes Rush Hour Six-Car Pile-Up

10/11/2025

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A family of ducks caused a six-car pile-up on the Kwinana Freeway in Perth at 8 am during the morning rush hour.
Two adult ducks and five ducklings crossed three lanes of traffic, leading drivers to stop.
No injuries were reported, and good Samaritans rescued the adult ducks while the ducklings escaped down a drain.
This incident follows a similar event the previous day.
Main Roads advises motorists to stay in their vehicles and call for help when encountering wildlife on busy roads.

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Story summary

A family of ducks caused a six-car pile-up on the Kwinana Freeway in Perth at 8 am during the morning rush hour.
Two adult ducks and five ducklings crossed three lanes of traffic, leading drivers to stop.
No injuries were reported, and good Samaritans rescued the adult ducks while the ducklings escaped down a drain.
This incident follows a similar event the previous day.
Main Roads advises motorists to stay in their vehicles and call for help when encountering wildlife on busy roads.