May 29, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street in Burdell, Queensland , on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 , at approximately 11:25 am , involving a motorcycle and a white Ford Focus .

The 45-year-old motorcyclist , from Mundingburra , was taken to Townsville University Hospital with serious injuries . The 38-year-old female driver of the Ford and her three passengers — a 34-year-old man , a 26-year-old woman , and a 35-year-old woman — were also transported to hospital for observation but were not seriously injured.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and investigations are being led by the Queensland Forensic Crash Unit , which is urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with their inquiry.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact police.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (approximately 11:25 am).
  • Location: Intersection of Main Street and Market Street, Burdell, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **motorcycle**, ridden by a 45-year-old man from Mundingburra, who sustained serious injuries.
  • A **white Ford Focus**, driven by a 38-year-old woman from Burdell, carrying three adult passengers.

Injuries

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 45-year-old male motorcyclist was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital for urgent treatment.
  • Non-Life-Threatening Injuries:
    • The 38-year-old Ford Focus driver and her three passengers — two women aged 26 and 35, and a 34-year-old man — were all taken to hospital for assessment but did not sustain life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police arrived quickly after reports of a collision between a motorcycle and car.
  • All five people involved were assessed at the scene before being transported to hospital for further evaluation.

“The rider… was transported to Townsville University Hospital with serious injuries.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

  • The circumstances that led to the collision at the Burdell intersection.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed or distraction.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **Main Street and Market Street, Burdell**, around **11:25 am on May 27, 2025**.

Authorities are seeking witness accounts and video evidence to determine how the crash occurred.

Community Impact
This incident highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists at busy intersections , particularly in regional Queensland where road safety awareness remains critical. It serves as a reminder to all road users to remain alert and cautious when approaching high-traffic junctions.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Main Street and Market Street intersection in Burdell around 11:25 am on May 27, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: