Bruce Hwy traffic: Two rushed to hospital after quad bike, pedestrian collide

Two people remain in hospital after a serious incident involving a quad bike on the Bruce Highway. Read the details.

The accident happened near the Rollingstone Hotel. (File picture)

Two men were seriously injured on Thursday night after a quad bike collided with a pedestrian on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville.

The accident happened near the Rollingstone Hotel about 6.25pm, when a 41-year-old on a quad bike struck a 66-year-old pedestrian.

The quad bike driver was in a life-threatening condition after suffering from a medical event and was transported to Townsville University Hospital.

The 66-year-old was transported to Townsville University Hospital in a serious condition with abrasions and chest injuries.

The Bruce Highway has since reopened both ways.