Serious traffic crash, St Lawrence (south of Mackay)

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred in St. Lawrence this morning, November 7.

Initial information indicates a truck has left the Bruce Highway and crashed with a tree near Wumalgi Road around 7am.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 55-year-old Rural View man, was flown to Rockhampton Hospital in a critical condition.

The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions for a period of time while investigations were ongoing.

All lanes have since reopened.

Anyone with information about the crash, or who has dashcam vision, is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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