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Driver critically injured after car hits palm tree in Currajong, QLD on Monday, 30 March 2026

30 March 2026 · about 4:45am · Intersection of McLeod Street and Hammett Street, Currajong, QLD

Published 30 March 2026 · Updated 1 April 2026

Key facts

When
30 Mar 2026Monday, about 4:45am
Where
Intersection of McLeod Street and Hammett Street, Currajong, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into palm tree
Injured
1 person31-year-old man, Currajong — driver; critically injured with pelvic and abdominal injuries; transported to hospital.
Investigation
Queensland PoliceInvestigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash, including how the vehicle lost control and left the roadway.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 31-year-old man has been left fighting for life after his car left the roadway and crashed into a palm tree in Currajong, Townsville. The impact snapped the tree and crushed the vehicle, trapping the driver until emergency crews could free him.

  • Crash Date: Monday, 30 March 2026 (about 4:45am)
  • Location: Intersection of McLeod Street and Hammett Street, Currajong, QLD
  • One car, driven by a 31-year-old man, which left the roadway and struck a palm tree.
  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • 31-year-old man, Currajong — driver; critically injured with pelvic and abdominal injuries; transported to hospital.

The crash prompted a major emergency response at the McLeod Street and Hammett Street intersection in Currajong, with local residents alerted by the extended rescue operation.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland emergency services, including fire and rescue crews and paramedics, responded and worked to stabilise the vehicle, which had come to rest on its side.
  • The driver was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
  • The extraction took more than an hour, with crews using specialist equipment including the Jaws of Life to open the roof and access the driver.

Investigation

Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash, including how the vehicle lost control and left the roadway.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.

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

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.

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