Emergency services called to serious crash at Maryvale
A quad bike rider is in the hands of paramedics and a major highway is closed following a crash in the Southern Downs.
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Emergency services are responding to a quad bike crash at Maryvale that has inflicted a nasty head injury.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics were called to the Cunningham Highway about 8.40am on Thursday after a quad bike reportedly collided with another vehicle on the highway.
Paramedics are treating a male rider aged in his 60s for a serious head injury, but he is stable.
A rescue chopper was initially called to assist and has now been stood down.
The highway is closed in both directions.
Meanwhile police, fire and paramedic crews were called to a two-vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway at Cowley Vale.
Queensland Fire Department crews were required to force open the door on one of the vehicles after a woman was encapsulated.
Paramedics treated two women who suffered minor abdominal injuries, and a toddler.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Originally published as Emergency services called to serious crash at Maryvale
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