June 17, 2025

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Incident Overview

A tragic crash occurred on Tuesday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 5:10 am on the Gateway Motorway (M1) in Belmont, Brisbane, when a truck driver was struck by his own vehicle.

The incident took place near the Old Cleveland Road ramp, where the man had pulled over to inspect his truck before it rolled over him, resulting in fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Queensland Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“A truck driver has died after being struck by his own vehicle… causing peak-hour traffic chaos.”
— 7NEWS report

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2025 (approximately 5:10 am).
  • Location: Northbound lanes of the Gateway Motorway, near the Old Cleveland Road ramp, Belmont, Queensland — a major arterial route in Brisbane.

Vehicles Involved

  • A truck, driven by a man who was killed after it rolled over him while he was inspecting the vehicle.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The truck driver suffered life-threatening injuries after his vehicle rolled over him while he was inspecting it.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious incident involving a truck on the Gateway Motorway.
  • The driver was confirmed dead at the site of impact.

“He sustained critical injuries and was declared dead at the scene.”
— Queensland Ambulance statement

Traffic Impact

  • Lane Closure:
    • Two northbound lanes were closed following the incident.
  • Major Delays:
    • Peak-hour commuters faced significant delays, with traffic stretching over 10 km and wait times exceeding 90 minutes.

Police Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the truck rolling over its driver on the Gateway Motorway.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as mechanical failure, fatigue, or vehicle malfunction.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the Gateway Motorway near Old Cleveland Road ramp around 5:10 am on June 15, 2025.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact

This tragic event caused major disruption during morning peak hour and highlights the risks associated with commercial vehicle operations. It also underscores the importance of road safety protocols for drivers inspecting or working around heavy vehicles on live roadways.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Gateway Motorway near Old Cleveland Road ramp around 5:10 am on June 15, 2025 is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact Queensland Police directly via local station or through the official website.