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Vehicle rolls in serious crash on Bruce Hwy, Coochin Creek

Traffic is moving slowly again on the Bruce Hwy at the Sunshine Coast after a vehicle rolled in a dramatic car crash. Read the latest.

Emergency services rushed to the Bruce Hwy soutbound at Coochin Creek after a vehicle rolled on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the Bruce Hwy soutbound at Coochin Creek after a vehicle rolled on Friday afternoon.

Southbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy at the Sunshine Coast have re-opened after a vehicle crashed and rolled over shortly before 1pm.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 12.50pm at the Bruce Hwy southbound at Coochin Creek, north of the Roys Rd exit, where a car crashed and rolled.

A Queensland Police spokesperson said the road was reopened as of 3pm.

There was a massive traffic jam on the Bruce Hwy, as a result of the crash. Picture: Google Maps
There was a massive traffic jam on the Bruce Hwy, as a result of the crash. Picture: Google Maps

A Queensland Ambulance Services spokeswoman said two people were taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

“A female in her late teens was transported with a head, back, and shoulder injury, while a male in his 20s was also transported with neck and back pains,” she said.

The Bruce Hwy was closed at Coochin Creek for more than an hour .
The Bruce Hwy was closed at Coochin Creek for more than an hour .

“Both are in stable conditions.”

A rescue helicopter was initially tasked to the scene, but was stood down.

The Bruce Hwy was closed for about two hours before re-opening, although slight delays are expected in the area.

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