Three Australians killed in Western Australia car crash

Three young Australians died in a car crash on Sunday afternoon while returning from a camping trip. The accident occurred on Brookton Highway, about 40 kilometers southeast of Perth. The victims were identified as Chloe Websdale, 23, Joshua Cox, 26, and Kyle Retallack, 27. The white Nissan Patrol they were in collided with a tree around 3 PM, resulting in severe injuries. All three passengers died at the scene. Western Australian Police said it took emergency responders almost three hours to free them from the vehicle. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, but police noted that they were not speeding and were all wearing seatbelts. Family and friends have started to pay tribute to the victims. Caleb Cox, Joshua's brother, expressed his gratitude for their time together and shared heartfelt memories online. Friends described Kyle as a kind-hearted person and mentioned that Chloe will be greatly missed by her cricket teammates. This tragic incident is part of a troubling trend in Western Australia, where seven people lost their lives in road accidents over the weekend. The state is experiencing a rise in road fatalities, leading officials to seek solutions. Last year was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2012, prompting authorities to launch a 10-year plan to improve road safety.