November 29, 2024

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Incident Overview

A 36-year-old man from the Solomon Islands has died in a crash on the Bruce Highway near Gin Gin, Queensland, after his car collided with a wide-load transport vehicle that was under police escort. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, November 29, 2024, and resulted in the closure of the highway for eight hours.

Location and Time

The crash happened around 2:00 am on the Bruce Highway near Skyring Reserve Road, Gin Gin, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

The crash involved two vehicles: a car and a wide-load transport vehicle carrying a house. The wide-load vehicle was being escorted by police at the time of the crash.

Crash Description

The car, driven by the 36-year-old man, collided with the corner of the house being transported by the wide-load vehicle. The circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities

The 36-year-old driver of the car died at the scene. His two passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The driver of the wide-load vehicle was not injured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene, but the driver of the car could not be saved.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Community Impact

The crash caused significant disruption to traffic, with the Bruce Highway closed for eight hours and detours adding an hour to travel times. This incident marks the sixth road fatality in the Bundaberg region in the past five weeks, raising concerns about road safety in the area.

Contributing Factors

The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation. However, the fact that the car collided with a wide-load vehicle under police escort suggests that visibility and driver awareness may have been factors.