Appeal for assistance: Traffic crash, Beenleigh

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, August 29, 2022, a serious multi-vehicle traffic crash occurred on the Pacific Motorway at Beenleigh, Queensland. The incident involved four vehicles and resulted in the closure of all northbound lanes while emergency services attended the scene.

Initial investigations indicate that around 4:00pm a truck collided with the rear of another truck, causing it to rollover. Two additional vehicles were subsequently involved in the collision. Those involved sustained minor injuries.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the northbound carriageway of the Pacific Motorway at Beenleigh at approximately 4:00pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Truck
• Role: struck from behind

Vehicle 2

• Type: Truck
• Role: struck the rear of Vehicle 1, resulting in rollover

Vehicles 3 & 4

• Type: Two additional vehicles
• Role: subsequently involved in the collision

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• All persons involved sustained minor injuries.

Community Impact

All northbound lanes of the Pacific Motorway were closed while emergency services attended the scene and conducted initial investigations.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene promptly following the collision. All northbound lanes remained closed during the emergency response and initial investigation phase.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police are appealing for any motorists who may have witnessed the collision or who have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward with information. The reference number for this incident is QP2201486427.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day using the suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Please quote reference number QP2201486427.