Police are responding to serious crash at McDouall Peak, South Australia

Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at McDouall Peak in the State’s far north.

About 8.13pm on Thursday 28 April, police were called to the Stuart Highway about 60km south of Coober Pedy after reports of a collision between a truck and a van towing a trailer.

The driver of the van suffered serious injuries.

The Stuart Highway is closed in both directions as chemicals are leaking from the trailer.

Road closures are expected to be in place for most of today as Major Crash officers examine the scene.

Please avoid the area if possible.

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