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Incident Overview
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a truck that occurred on Thursday morning in East Deep Creek, near Gympie. The vehicle reportedly collided with a guardrail, prompting a temporary highway closure and a witness appeal.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Crash Time: Approximately 10:00am
- Location: Bruce Highway, East Deep Creek, QLD (southbound lanes)
Vehicles Involved
- Single vehicle: Truck (make/model not specified)
Injuries/Fatalities
- Driver: 23-year-old man – physically uninjured
Crash Description
The truck struck a guardrail along the southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway. Emergency services responded and closed the highway for several hours to manage the scene and investigate the cause of the crash.
Road and Traffic Impacts
- Southbound lanes of Bruce Highway temporarily closed
- Traffic delays occurred during the investigation and cleanup
Investigation
The Queensland Police Service’s Forensic Crash Unit is conducting inquiries. Police are particularly interested in any dashcam vision or observations of the truck and nearby vehicles prior to the incident.
Witnesses/Appeals
Authorities are urging anyone who may have relevant information or footage to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Contact Details
- Policelink (Online Reporting): www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting
- Phone: 131 444
- Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)