February 25, 2026

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Incident Overview
A commercial tip truck carrying multiple bags of asbestos crashed on the Bruce Highway near Townsville early Tuesday morning, spilling hazardous material into a nearby creek. Two men were injured and taken to Townsville University Hospital, while authorities began containment and clean-up operations.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 (about 3:45am)
  • Location: Bruce Highway, near Townsville, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Commercial tip truck transporting bagged asbestos for disposal

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported
  • Injuries:
    • Two men — occupants of the truck — one treated for chest and pelvic pain; the other for head injuries; both transported to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition

Emergency Response

  • Police, fire crews and the Environmental Protection Agency attended and worked to contain the asbestos spill.
  • Both injured men were taken to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition.
  • Significant traffic delays were expected on the Bruce Highway due to clean-up works.

Police Investigation
Police said the truck crashed about 3:45am and asbestos spilled from the vehicle into Killymoon Creek. The cause of the crash was not detailed, and specialist contractors were expected to remove the hazardous material.

  • No charges announced
  • No court appearances announced

Community Impact
The spill into Killymoon Creek prompted a hazardous materials response and was expected to cause major traffic delays on the Bruce Highway while containment and removal works were carried out.

Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone with information about the crash to contact authorities.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.