Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious traffic crash involving a truck and a car in Sandy Pocket yesterday, 24 August.

Emergency Services were called to the Bruce Highway, around Sandy Pocket Road, at approximately 3:12pm, following reports a white Mazda and a B-Double truck travelling in opposite directions had crashed.

The Mazda driver, a man in his 20s, was airlifted to the Cairns Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the truck, a man in his 40s, was not physically injured.

Anyone who may have witnessed the vehicles leading up to the incident, including anyone with relevant vision, is urged to contact police.

Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are ongoing.

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 or call 131 444.

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

Quote this reference number: QP2501501428

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

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