Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred following a disturbance at Esk early this morning, October 9.

Around 1.30am, police were called to a home on Middle Street following reports of a disturbance.

As officers arrived, a vehicle left the scene at speed and crashed a short distance away. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 27-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to Ipswich General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding both the disturbance and the crash, with oversight from the Ethical Standards Command (ESC).

Anyone who saw the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage, that is relevant, 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 or call 131 444.

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

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