April 28, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal traffic crash occurred on the Bruce Highway near Emmett Creek , at Cromarty , north of Giru , Queensland, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 , at approximately 1:45 pm . The collision involved a silver MG ZST station wagon traveling north and a Kenworth prime mover traveling south.

The driver and sole occupant of the MG, a 51-year-old man from Victoria , was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 55-year-old driver of the prime mover sustained no physical injuries but was assessed by emergency services.

The Townsville Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with inquiries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 (approximately 1:45 pm).
  • Location: Bruce Highway near Emmett Creek, Cromarty, north of Giru, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **silver MG ZST station wagon** driven by the deceased 51-year-old man from Victoria.
  • A **Kenworth prime mover** driven by a 55-year-old man.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The driver and sole occupant of the silver MG ZST station wagon, a 51-year-old man from Victoria, died at the scene.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 55-year-old driver of the Kenworth prime mover sustained no physical injuries but was assessed by emergency services.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services, including paramedics and police, attended the scene promptly.
  • The driver of the MG was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The driver of the prime mover was assessed but did not require hospitalization.

Police Investigation
The Townsville Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the two vehicles.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure involving either vehicle.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to assist with inquiries.

“Any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision is urged to contact police.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

Community Impact
This tragic incident has deeply affected the local community, particularly given the loss of life on one of Queensland’s major highways. The crash highlights the dangers of highway driving and underscores the importance of road safety awareness, especially for long-distance travelers like the deceased Victorian driver.