Perth traffic: Congestion ensues after police attended crash between truck and car on Tonkin Highway

A crash on Tonkin Highway is causing heavy congestion for motorists on Thursday afternoon.

A truck collided with a car, forcing the closure of the northbound left lane after Gnangara Road.

Main Roads confirmed the crash was cleared by 2.33pm but traffic is still heavy in the area.

A short clip shared by Main Roads shows a police vehicle and officers assessing the scene.

Motorists are urged to drive carefully in the area.