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Motorcycle and Cyclist Injured in Shaw Road Crash at Townsville on 17 August 2026

Townsville, Queensland

Published 17 August 2026

Key facts

Where
Townsville, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

Police are investigating a collision between a Suzuki motorbike and a cyclist at the intersection of Shaw Road and the Bruce Highway at Shaw, Townsville, at about 8.50am on Sunday, 17 August 2026. Queensland Police said both riders were taken to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition.

Location and Time

  • Date and time: About 8.50am on Sunday, 17 August 2026.
  • Location: The intersection of Shaw Road and the Bruce Highway, Shaw, Townsville.

Road Users Involved

  • A Suzuki motorbike.
  • A cyclist.

Hospital Treatment

Police reported that both riders were transported to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition. No further information about their injuries or treatment was included in the police release.

Traffic Conditions

The inbound side of the Bruce Highway was reduced to one lane after the crash. Police later confirmed the roadway had reopened.

Police Investigation

Queensland Police said initial information indicates the motorbike and cyclist collided at the intersection. Investigations are continuing.

Appeal for Information

Anyone with information can contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers Queensland, quoting reference QP2601597991. The original Queensland Police report was published on 17 August 2026.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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