Injured truck driver flown from Mount Larcom crash to Rockhampton Hospital
A truckie has been flown to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious condition following a rollover between Rockhampton and Gladstone on Thursday morning.
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A truck driver has been flown to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious condition following a truck rollover between Rockhampton and Gladstone on Thursday morning.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the man, aged in his 60s, had sustained head and leg injuries as a result of the crash.
RACQ CapRescue and emergency crews were called to The Narrows Rd about 8am.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesman said they had two crews arrive about 8.30am.
He said the crews used hydraulic equipment to free a man from the vehicle.
The Rescue300 crew landed at Mount Larcom Showgrounds before being driven to the scene by police.
When stabilised the man was taken to the waiting helicopter by QAS.
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