October 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Pacific Motorway at Merrimac on Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, leaving one woman critically injured and several others taken to hospital.

Emergency services were called to the southbound lanes near Exit 77 around 8:45 am following reports of a collision involving a tanker truck and two cars.

Initial investigations indicate that a white 2012 Isuzu FXZ tanker truck, driven by a 54-year-old man, collided with a silver 2010 Ford Territory station wagon, driven by a 41-year-old woman, and a grey 2018 Hyundai i30 hatchback, driven by a 71-year-old woman.

The 41-year-old Ford driver sustained a severe head injury and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition. The 71-year-old Hyundai driver suffered minor bruising and was taken to Robina Hospital in a stable condition.

The truck driver and his 18-year-old male passenger were also taken to Robina Hospital as a precaution. Two of the three southbound lanes were closed for several hours as the Forensic Crash Unit conducted investigations.

“Around 8.45am, emergency services were called to the southbound lanes, around Exit 77, following reports of a crash involving a truck and two vehicles.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (approximately 8:45 am)
  • Location: Southbound lanes, Pacific Motorway near Exit 77, Merrimac, Gold Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • White 2012 Isuzu FXZ tanker truck, driven by a 54-year-old man, carrying one passenger (18-year-old male)
  • Silver 2010 Ford Territory station wagon, driven by a 41-year-old woman
  • Grey 2018 Hyundai i30 hatchback, driven by a 71-year-old woman

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 41-year-old woman (Ford Territory driver) sustained a head injury and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 71-year-old woman (Hyundai driver), minor bruising, transported to Robina Hospital (stable).
    • 54-year-old male truck driver and 18-year-old male passenger, transported to Robina Hospital as a precaution.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to the Pacific Motorway at Merrimac around 8:45 am following reports of a three-vehicle collision involving a tanker truck.
  • Paramedics treated multiple people at the scene before transporting four individuals to hospital.
  • The **Forensic Crash Unit** attended to determine the sequence of events leading to the crash.
  • Two southbound lanes were closed for several hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area.
  • Police issued advisories for motorists to avoid the area while investigations continued.

“Two of the three southbound lanes have been closed while the Forensic Crash Unit investigates. Motorists are urged to avoid the area as long delays are expected.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

  • The events leading to the collision between the tanker truck and the two vehicles.
  • Possible contributing factors such as driver attention, road conditions, or vehicle mechanical issues.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from vehicles travelling southbound on the Pacific Motorway near Merrimac between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.

Community Impact
The crash caused major disruptions to the morning commute on one of the Gold Coast’s busiest motorway sections. The critical injury of the 41-year-old woman has drawn community concern, with police renewing reminders for drivers to maintain safe following distances and remain alert, particularly around heavy vehicles.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or relevant footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)