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Motorists on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay are warned of possible delays as emergency services clear the scene of a crash.
Two cars reportedly collided on the Bruce Highway near Knobels Rd about 5.30pm.
The occupants of the vehicles are believed to have escaped uninjured but one of the cars is blocking a lane.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and police crews are en route to the incident where it is understood a vehicle was leaking fluid on the roadway.
One vehicle, a ute, has been loaded on a tow truck but a blue sedan remained in the middle of the highway.
Premium Content Two people were taken to hospital after cars collided on a busy Mackay street. Queensland Ambulance paramedics were called to the incident on Milton St near Graffunder St in South Mackay about 12.25pm Sunday. Paramedics on scene assessed two people involved in the two-car collision before they were taken to Mackay Base Hospital. They were in stable conditions.
#SouthMackay - Paramedics have transported two patients to Mackay Hospital in stable conditions following a two-vehicle crash on Milton Street and Graffunder Street at 12.25pm. Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) February 21, 2021 In an unrelated incident, one person was taken to Mackay Base Hospital after a two-car crash in Beaconsfield on Saturday.
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Subscriber only Works on the Mackay Northern Access Upgrade project will cause traffic delays with motorists urged to plan their trip around reduced speed limits and lane closures. The Department of Transport and Main Roads advised night works would be undertaken on the Bruce Highway between Ron Camm Bridge and Gooseponds Bridge, and Phillip St to Bald Hill Rd. The works were scheduled to start on Monday, February 22, and run through to Friday, February 26. Single lane closures and temporary reduced speed limits will be in place, TMR advised. Delays are expected, please allow extra time. Please observe all signage and drive to conditions.
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A four-car pile up on a major West Mackay road has caused traffic chaos for motorists during the peak hour rush.
Police were called to the scene on Nebo Rd, outside the Coral Cay Resort, just before 9am.
No injuries were reported.
A Queensland Police spokesman said one vehicle in the right lane was blocking northbound traffic about 9.10am.
More to come.