Thu. Sep 19th, 2024
alert-–-bruce-highway,-bloomsbury:-multiple-people-fighting-for-life-after-horror-crashAlert – Bruce Highway, Bloomsbury: Multiple people fighting for life after horror crash

A horror crash on a major highway has left two passengers in life threatening conditions.

Two trucks and a car collided on the Bruce Highway near Bloomsbury, between Mackay and Proserpine in Queensland, at about 3pm on Thursday.

Queensland Police confirmed the highway has been closed in both directions as emergency services rush to the crash. 

Two rescue helicopters have been dispatched as paramedics help treat four people injured in the crash.

Queensland Ambulance confirmed a man in his 20s was trapped in the wreckage for ‘some time’ and suffered life threatening injuries to his head and arm.

Another man aged in his 70s received life threatening head injuries while two other passengers are in a stable condition.

Traffic has been diverted along Kinnears road for light vehicles only with long delays expected and commuters urged to take alternative routes.

More to come. 

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