Traffic blocked for hours following midday truck crash at Cunninghams Gap near Tregony

Motorists have been advised to avoid travelling through Cunninghams Gap following a midday truck crash, which has left traffic gridlocked in both directions. Here’s what we know so far.

Motorists travelling along the Cunningham Highway near Tregony face possible hour-long delays following a truck crash that has blocked traffic.

Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash at Cunninghams Gap just after 12pm Thursday after a truck jackknifed, blocking traffic in both directions.

The Cunningham Highway is closed in both directions near Cunninghams Gap following a single-vehicle truck incident.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect long delays. #qldtrafficpic.twitter.com/g2sProPjGM

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 2, 2023

A Queensland Police spokesperson said a tow truck was en route to help clear the scene.

The driver of the vehicle was believed to be uninjured.

The highway is expected to be going to be closed for hours and motorists are being told to expect long delays.