Man trapped in rolled haul-out truck, emergency helicopter sent

Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious haul-out truck rollover in the Burdekin which left the driver trapped inside, and a helicopter has been dispatched.

Haul-out trucks are busy this time of year transporting sugar cane during the harvest.

Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious cane haul-out truck rollover in the Burdekin, and a helicopter has been dispatched.

Several fire crews are at the crash, located near the Cadio Rd and Barratta Rd intersection in the Upper Haughton.

According to scene reports, a cane haul-out truck has rolled and an emergency helicopter has been dispatched.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson confirmed a man estimated to be in his 40s was trapped inside a machine.

“He has been freed and is reportedly stable,” they said.

“They are loading him onto the helicopter as we speak.”

Emergency services received the Triple-0 called around 7.10am this morning.

Originally published as Man trapped in rolled haul-out truck, emergency helicopter sent