Two men airlifted to hospital after Barossa crash

TWO men have been airlifted to hospital following separate crashes in the Barossa Valley this afternoon.

One man was taken to Adelaide by helicopter with critical injuries after a two car smash at Cockatoo Valley just after 12.30pm.

A second person suffered minor injuries in the crash on Balmoral Rd and has been taken to hospital by road.

A man in his 20's was airlifted from the scene of a crash on Barossa Valley Way at Lyndoch after his car collided with a tree about 12.45pm

Police have asked motorists to avoid these areas if possible, as delays are expected.

Drivers should also be aware of slippery and greasy road conditions due to rain.

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Arrest after hospital car theft

POLICE have arrested a woman who allegedly stole a car to drive herself home from hospital this morning.

Police were called to Whyalla Hospital about 5am after a staff member's handbag and keys were stolen.

After a brief investigation, police went to the home address of a suspect and allegedly arrived to find her getting out of the stolen car.

Police said the 33-year-old Whyalla Stuart woman was arrested and is expected to face charges of theft, illegal use and driving while unlicensed.

She will be bailed to appear in the Whyalla Magistrates Court at a later date.

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