Man in hospital after vehicle crashes into traffic lights

The peak hour commute home will be even longer for those driving through a major intersection in the city’s south after an accident sparked huge delays.

A man has been rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections, now causing major traffic delays.

The Queensland Police Service said the traffic lights are out at Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd/Old Cleveland Rd intersection at Chandler following the crash earlier on Friday (January 27).

The traffic lights are out at Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd and Old Cleveland Rd intersection at Chandler. Picture: Jon Murrie

Delays are expected for several hours and police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said a male motorist was transported in a stable condition to Queen Elizabeth Hospital about 2.30pm.