Car plunges off cliff on Dyers Pass Road

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Apr 08, 2026 |
Accident / night / police / file

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Dyers Pass Road where a car has plunged at least 80 metres down a cliff.

Police and multiple fire and emergency crews and St John ambulance were at the scene.

A police spokesperson told chrislynchmedia.com they were alerted to a single vehicle crash on Dyers Pass Road at around 6.35pm.

“One person is in a moderate condition.

The road is blocked while emergency services are in attendance.”

The road remains blocked while emergency services continue to respond.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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