Sunshine Coast crashes at Yandina and Pomona

Early morning commuters can expect traffic delays as emergency crews are rushing to two separate crashes on the Sunshine Coast this morning – with four people injured. DETAILS.

Yandina Coolum Rd. Picture: Letea Cavander.

Early morning commuters can expect traffic delays as emergency crews rush to two separate crashes on the Sunshine Coast this morning – with four people injured.

Paramedics were on scene a two-car crash on Louis Bazzo Drive and Ringtail Creek Road at 6.05am, at Pomona.

A Queensland Fire Department spokeswoman said police were on scene for traffic management as there were delays.

A QAS spokesman said two people had minor injuries from the crash but were in a stable condition.

Then just before 6.30am emergency services were called to another two-car crash on Yandina Coolum Rd, at Yandina Creek.

Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were in stable conditions.

Woman trapped in car near school after tree crushes power lines

Cool heads prevailed in Eumundi on Friday afternoon as fallen power lines near a school put drivers and pedestrians at significant risk.

Energex commended emergency crews and residents for their prompt action.

Energex posted on social media saying it was a “scary situation which could have been worse if not for the safety smarts of customers and a fantastic response from emergency services and our crews”.

Energex Eumundi Tree Fall

A tree on Napier Rd knocked out power to nearly 300 homes and businesses about 1.15pm.

Wet ground and gusty winds led to a large tree becoming uprooted and falling over.

It knocked down power lines that landed across a footpath and more than a dozen parked cars near the road.

It was also close to a school zone.

One of the vehicles was still occupied with the driver becoming trapped inside.

Wet ground and gusty winds led to a large tree becoming uprooted and falling over in Napier Rd in Eumundi.

“Thankfully the driver stayed put, called emergency services and waited,” an Energex spokesperson said on social media.

“She remained completely inside her vehicle until Cooroy crews made it to the scene and made things safe.”

She escaped unharmed.

A Queensland Fire Department spokesman said their crews did attend but Energex handled the removal of live wires from the vehicles.

Energex said police officers acted “like lightning” to secure the area and kept everyone safe.

Energex also commended pedestrians for staying well away from the danger zone until the all clear was given.

Their crews worked into the night to restore power supply to affected houses and fix the “considerable” damage.