Several injured, one victim trapped in Perth minibus crash

Four people were seriously injured when a 4WD and a mini bus collided in Piara Waters, south east of Perth, on Thursday afternoon.

One person had to be cut from the wreckage of the 4WD, while another was freed from the bus by firefighters.

A man and a woman were treated by paramedics at the roadside before being taken to hospital.

One of them was believed to be the driver of the 4WD.

Two of the victims were critically injured and were transferred to Royal Perth Hospital. One was flown by the rescue helicopter while the other was taken by ambulance.

Two others were taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital with serious injuries.

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The crash happened on Armadale Road near the Warton Road intersection about 5.20pm.

A dozen-strong emergency rescue team were called in to help free the trapped victims.

Armadale Road was closed to traffic for several hours.