One Person Killed in Crash with Truck on Bruce Highway at Port Curtis – February 10, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, February 10, 2025, a fatal collision occurred on the Bruce Highway near Gavial Creek at Port Curtis, south of Rockhampton, Queensland. A car travelling in one direction collided head-on with a truck travelling in the opposite direction, resulting in the death of the car driver. The truck rolled and caught fire following the impact.

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 3:20 am. Queensland Police secured the area and initiated their investigation, while the Bruce Highway remained closed with diversions in place.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Bruce Highway near Gavial Creek at Port Curtis, approximately south of Rockhampton, at around 3:20 am on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Direction: One direction on the Bruce Highway
• Driver: Deceased at scene

Vehicle 2

• Type: Truck
• Direction: Opposite direction on the Bruce Highway
• Driver: Unharmed; transported to hospital for assessment
• Post-collision: Rolled and caught fire

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Driver of the car (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Community Impact

The fatal crash has deeply affected the Port Curtis community and the broader Rockhampton region. Residents have expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, and the incident has reignited discussions about road safety on the Bruce Highway. Community members are calling for improved signage, better lighting, and increased awareness of safe driving practices in the area.

Emergency Response

Emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and Queensland Police, were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3:20 am. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames from the truck, while paramedics provided assistance to the truck driver. Police secured the area and began their investigation into the crash.

The Bruce Highway remained closed in the immediate aftermath, with diversions in place to manage traffic and allow emergency responders to work safely at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigators will examine potential contributing factors including speed, driver behaviour, road conditions, mechanical issues, vehicle condition, and seatbelt use.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, motorists with dashcam footage, or persons with relevant information to come forward. Dashcam or CCTV footage from nearby properties may provide valuable evidence in determining the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact them. Drivers or pedestrians who were travelling on the Bruce Highway near Gavial Creek at Port Curtis around 3:20 am on Monday, February 10, 2025, or persons with dashcam or CCTV footage are asked to submit their information to Queensland Police.