Police investigating serious two vehicle crash on Bruce Highway, near Deeral

A two vehicle crash which left two patients in serious condition and vehicles totally destroyed is being investigated by police.

UPDATE, WEDNESDAY 8.30AM: A two vehicle crash which left two patients in serious condition and vehicles totally destroyed are being investigated by police.

One of the patients was a 70-year-old man who is in stable condition — still in Cairns Hospital.

The other was a 39-year-old man who was discharged from hospital on Sunday.

Police confirm they are investigating the cause of the crash.

UPDATE, SATURDAY 5.30PM: Lanes to a major road have reopened following a two vehicle crash which left two patients in serious condition on Saturday.

And traffic is still backed up.

Both lanes on Bruce Highway in Deeral have reopened at 5.30pm after cars were towed.

One of the cars involved in a two vehicle crash in Deeral. Picture: Supplied

Another car involved in a two vehicle crash in Deeral. Picture: Supplied

Two male patients were injured and transported to Cairns Hospital in serious condition with head and limb injuries by Queensland Ambulance Service.

On the road, a witness said he has been waiting in traffic for 20 minutes.

Traffic backed up on Bruce Highway after a two vehicle crash in Deeral. Picture: Supplied

“But now all that traffic that was backed up has jammed at Gordonvale traffic lights (off of Riverstone Road),” he said.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area.

EARLIER, SATURDAY 3.00PM: A two vehicle crash has blocked the Bruce Highway at Deeral.

Emergency services responded to reports of the crash at 2.50pm.

Queensland Police crews are at the scene and Queensland Ambulance Service has sent five paramedic crews to assist the injured.

An employee at Mobil Mirriwinni said northbound traffic has backed up on the Bruce Highway.

“Our traffic has slowed down, virtually to a stop and the coppers flew though (at speed,) so it must be north of Mirriwinni,” they said.

Police have advised motorists urged to avoid the area as both highway lanes remain blocked.

A QAS spokeswoman said two male patients, one with head, arm and leg injuries, the other with head and arm injuries were taken to Cairns Hospital.

They are both in serious condition.

The crash follows a single vehicle motorcycle crash this morning on the Mulligan Highway.

Originally published as Police investigating serious two vehicle crash on Bruce Highway, near Deeral