Multiple Injuries and Traffic Chaos Following Four-Car Crash on Logan Mwy, Drewvale

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 23 May 2024, a four-vehicle collision occurred on the Logan Motorway near Exit 11 in the westbound lane at Drewvale, resulting in three people being transported to hospital and significant traffic disruption during the morning commute.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 8:00 AM local time. Queensland Police and paramedics responded swiftly, with the incident causing substantial congestion on the motorway during peak hours.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the westbound lane of the Logan Motorway near Exit 11 in Drewvale at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Four-vehicle collision; specific makes and models not detailed in available information

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• One male patient in serious condition, possibly due to a medical episode, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Two additional patients assessed as stable, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for further medical attention

Community Impact

The crash caused substantial delays during the morning rush hour, affecting numerous commuters. Queensland Police issued advisories urging motorists to seek alternate routes to alleviate congestion and facilitate emergency response operations.

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene. Paramedics assessed multiple individuals at the scene and transported three patients to Princess Alexandra Hospital—one in serious condition and two assessed as stable.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the precise cause of the collision. The circumstances surrounding one patient’s serious condition and whether a medical episode may have contributed to the crash remain under examination.

Motorists who witnessed the crash or have relevant dashcam footage are encouraged to contact Queensland Police to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the Logan Motorway near Exit 11 at the time of the collision to contact local authorities. Any information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to be reported to Queensland Police.