May 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
A two-vehicle crash occurred at roadworks on the Beerwah–Kilcoy Road near Cedarton , Queensland, on Thursday, May 23, 2025 , at approximately 10:15 pm , injuring both drivers — one seriously and the other with minor injuries.

The collision involved two trucks , both sustaining damage during the incident. The 57-year-old driver of one truck was airlifted to Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital in serious but stable condition , while the 69-year-old driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.

Emergency services responded promptly to reports of a crash at the roadworks site. The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is now assisting Workplace Health and Safety with their investigation into the cause of the crash.

“The driver of one truck… was airlifted to Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, May 23, 2025 (approximately 10:15 pm).
  • Location: Beerwah–Kilcoy Road, Cedarton, Queensland — at an active roadworks site.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **truck**, driven by a 57-year-old man who sustained serious injuries.
  • A **second truck**, driven by a 69-year-old man who suffered minor injuries.

Injuries

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 57-year-old male truck driver was flown to hospital in serious but stable condition.
  • Minor Injuries:
    • The 69-year-old male truck driver was transported to hospital with non-serious injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics attended the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
  • The 57-year-old driver was stabilized and flown to hospital, while the 69-year-old received medical attention on-site before being transported.

“The driver of the other truck… sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is working alongside Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to determine the cause of the crash at the roadworks site. Investigations are ongoing and include:

  • Road conditions and signage at the time of the crash.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from Beerwah–Kilcoy Road around 10:15 pm on May 23, 2025.
  • Witness accounts and official statements from workers at the roadworks location.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Beerwah–Kilcoy Road, Cedarton , around 10:15 pm on May 23, 2025 , is urged to contact police: