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Four-Car Crash Causes Heavy Delays on Pacific Highway, Springwood – September 21, 2024

21 September 2024 · about 12:30pm · Springwood, QLD

Published 22 September 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
21 Sep 2024Saturday, about 12:30pm
Where
Springwood, QLD
Type
Four-vehicle collision
Injured
2 people
Investigation
Queensland PoliceInvestigations into the circumstances of the four-vehicle crash are ongoing.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, a four-vehicle collision occurred on the Pacific Highway in Springwood at approximately 12:30 pm, resulting in two people being transported to hospital with chest pains.

Emergency services attended the scene promptly. The northbound carriageway was closed to allow for emergency response and scene management, causing significant traffic disruption in the area.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Pacific Highway in Springwood at approximately 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Not specified
  • Involvement: Four-vehicle collision

Vehicle 2

  • Type: Not specified
  • Involvement: Four-vehicle collision

Vehicle 3

  • Type: Not specified
  • Involvement: Four-vehicle collision

Vehicle 4

  • Type: Not specified
  • Involvement: Four-vehicle collision

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • Male transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with chest pains
  • Female transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with chest pains

Community Impact

The northbound carriageway of the Pacific Highway was closed following the collision, causing heavy traffic delays in the Springwood area. The road has since reopened to traffic.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene at the time of the collision. Two patients were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital by ambulance with chest pains. The northbound carriageway was closed to facilitate emergency response and scene management.

Investigation

Investigations into the circumstances of the four-vehicle crash are ongoing. Further details regarding the cause and any charges will be released as the investigation progresses.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident is encouraged to contact local police. Motorists with dashcam footage of the Pacific Highway in Springwood around the time of the crash are asked to come forward.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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