Mt Hampton farmer fighting for life after being admitted to intensive care unit following car crash on farm

A WA farmer is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious car accident and intense rescue effort that unfolded on his remote property on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was behind the wheel of a Toyota LandCruiser utility when it smashed into the rear of a truck on his Mt Hampton farm, on McKenzie Road, about 4.45pm. It took volunteer firefighters from Merredin and Southern Cross more than an hour to arrive at the scene with hydraulic equipment that cut the injured driver from the wreckage. St John WA crews treated the injured farmer after he was freed. He was later airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital by the RAC rescue helicopter. A hospital spokesperson said the farmer was in a critical condition on Wednesday night. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit with serious injuries. It is understood the injured farmer shares a young son with his wife, who he married earlier this year. A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesman said it was unclear how long it took firefighters to free the farmer. WA Police attended the crash and described the truck as “farming machinery”. WorkSafe have been made aware of the incident.