Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

No Serious Injuries In latest Bruce Highway Car Accident

Authorities have confirmed that there are no serious injuries in the road incident which took place between a vehicle and truck on the Bruce Highway at the intersection of Sawmill Dr and Myrtlevale this afternoon.

Queensland Police Services were called at 1.14pm this afternoon and were told that a female was stuck in the car.

Queensland Fire and emergency Services were the first to attend at 1.30pm this afternoon and a spokesperson said that equipment was used to remove the door of the vehicle as the passenger was ‘encapsulated’ but not trapped.

A Queensland Ambulance Services spokesperson said that Paramedics transported four patients to Proserpine Hospital including a male teen for precaution, two female children - one with a minor head injury and the second for precaution – as well as one female in her 20s with head, neck and hip injuries that are not serious.

The highway was closed in both directions and re-opened at 2.30pm. Police are still investigating the cause.

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