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Collision on the Bruce Highway Causes Major Delays
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Incident Details
On Saturday afternoon, a rear-end collision involving two trucks occurred on the Bruce Highway near Banya, close to Caloundra. A crane truck struck the rear of a Linfox-operated truck in the far-left southbound lane shortly after 1 p.m. The impact trapped the Linfox driver, who sustained severe injuries. A witness reported that the truck ahead was slowing, prompting the driver of the following vehicle to brake and then swerve left in an attempt to avoid a collision.
Emergency Response
Police arrived promptly and began diverting traffic away from the crash site. Multiple ambulance crews and fire units were also dispatched to attend to the injured driver and to secure the scene. Emergency services worked to clear the wreckage and to restore safe passage on the highway.
Traffic Impact
The crash left motorists stranded for nearly two hours as traffic backed up in the southbound lane. Drivers reported significant delays while authorities managed the diversion and removal of the damaged vehicles. The prolonged stoppage affected travel along the Bruce Highway, a major arterial route on the Sunshine Coast.
Highway Context
The Bruce Highway is a key transport corridor linking Queensland’s coastal communities. Disruptions on this route can have wide-reaching effects on commuter and freight movement. The incident underscores the importance of rapid emergency response and traffic management on high-traffic highways.
Official Statements & Responses
Police confirmed that they were actively working to divert traffic and coordinate with ambulance and fire crews. Emergency services emphasized that their priority was to treat the severely injured driver and to clear the crash site as quickly and safely as possible.