Paramedics called to Alexandra Headland, Coolum Beach and Forest Glen after busy morning on Sunshine Coast roads
A motorbike rider is in a critical condition after he suffered serious head injuries in crash on the Sunshine Coast. Here’s everything you need to know:
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A motorbike rider is in a critical condition after a serious crash with a car at Forest Glen.
Emergency crews were called to Parsons Road and Mons Road, Forest Glen at 10.20am on Tuesday, October 19 after reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the man was treated for lower limb and significant head injuries.
She said he was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
A hospital spokeswoman confirmed the man was still in a critical but stable condition.
The crash caused some delays as Queensland Police closed the road for several hours.
Mons Road, near Parsons Road at Forest Glen is closed due to a serious crash between a car and motorcycle. The road is expected to be closed for several hours. Avoid the area and use an alternate route, if possible. #qldtraffic pic.twitter.com/h8Cf0sFht6
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) October 19, 2021
Paramedics were also called to the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach at 9.41am after two vehicles crashed on the northbound lane near the roundabout.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said a teenager and a woman were taken to Sunshine Coast Hospital in a stable condition after both reported neck pain.
She said the pair was travelling in the same car.
The driver of the other car did not require medical treatment.
A man in his fifties was also taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital today after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said paramedics were called to Alexandra Parade and Mayfield St, Alexandra Headland, following the incident.
The man was treated for significant leg injuries and remains in a stable condition.
The spokesman said the driver of the car that struck the cyclist had not been treated by paramedics.
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