Critical Injury and Highway Closure Following Crash on Bruce Highway

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 9 May 2024, a severe two-vehicle collision occurred near the Seymour River Overflow Bridge in the Hinchinbrook area at Bemerside, north Queensland, resulting in critical and serious injuries to two people.

Emergency response teams arrived quickly at the scene. One person was airlifted in critical condition to Townsville University Hospital via rescue helicopter, while another sustained serious injuries and was transported by road ambulance to Ingham Hospital. The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions to facilitate emergency response and investigation efforts.

Location and Time

The collision occurred near the Seymour River Overflow Bridge in the Hinchinbrook area at Bemerside on the Bruce Highway, north Queensland, on Thursday morning, 9 May 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: not specified in source
• Driver/occupants: details not provided

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: not specified in source
• Driver/occupants: details not provided

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• One person airlifted in critical condition to Townsville University Hospital
• One person with serious injuries transported by road ambulance to Ingham Hospital

Community Impact

The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions at Bemerside to facilitate emergency response and investigation efforts. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes due to significant traffic delays.

Emergency Response

Emergency response teams arrived quickly at the scene. One of the injured was airlifted in critical condition to Townsville University Hospital via rescue helicopter. Another person sustained serious injuries and was transported by road ambulance to Ingham Hospital.

The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions to facilitate emergency response and investigation efforts, causing significant traffic disruption in the region.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or persons with information about the collision to come forward. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Queensland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.