Fatal traffic crash, Gin Gin

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, 29 November 2024, a fatal traffic collision occurred on the Bruce Highway south of Gin Gin, Queensland, when a car collided with a wide load transport vehicle. The driver of the car sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene, while two passengers were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 2:00am. The Bruce Highway near Skyring Reserve Road was closed while first responders managed the incident, with diversions in place for traffic.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Bruce Highway south of Gin Gin, near Skyring Reserve Road, at approximately 2:00am on Friday, 29 November 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Car (make and model not specified)
• Driver: male (deceased at scene)
• Passengers: two males

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Wide load transport
• Driver: male (not physically injured)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Male driver of the car (declared deceased at scene)

Injuries

• Two male passengers of the car (transported to hospital with minor injuries)

Community Impact

The Bruce Highway near Skyring Reserve Road was closed while emergency services attended the scene. Traffic diversions were implemented to manage the closure during the early morning hours.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance Service, and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene. Two passengers from the car were transported to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the transport vehicle was not physically injured.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the fatal traffic crash. The circumstances surrounding the collision are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Police have not released further details at this time.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Crime information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.