Man killed after truck collides with B-double cattle truck on Warrego Highway

Tributes for a 56-year-old man killed in a collision with a B-double cattle truck car on the Warrego Highway.

A 56-year-old man has been killed after the light truck he was driving lost control and struck a B-double cattle truck and a car.

The crash, which happened about 12.45pm on Tuesday, shut down the Warrego Highway well into the night with motorists posting pictures of being ‘trapped’ in traffic on the side of the road.

Police said the light truck was travelling east on the Warrego Highway near Brassall when the tragedy unfolded.

The driver of the light truck, from the Logan suburb of Marsden, died at the scene.

No one else was seriously injured.

The Warrego Highway was reopened about 1am on Wednesday morning.

A 56-year-old man has died after a crash which closed traffic on the Warrego Highway until about 1am on Wednesday, November 20.

In a statement, a Direct Freight spokesman paid tribute to the driver, describing him as a “friend to many”.

“Direct Freight’s management and staff are heartbroken by the devastating news of one of our admired colleagues tragically passing in a motor vehicle accident yesterday afternoon,” the statement read.

“He was not only a highly valued member of our team but also a friend to many in our workplace.

The Warrego Hwy is closed in both directions at Dinmore. Picture: Qld Traffic

“His loss is deeply felt, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are committed to supporting his family and our staff in any way we can.

“Counselling services have been made available to all those impacted by this tragic event, and we stand ready to provide assistance wherever it is needed.

“He will be greatly missed.”
The B-double truck involved in the accident was carrying cattle, and a number of animals had to be euthanised.

On arrival, crews found the cattle truck on its side, as well as another truck that had spilt debris across the road.

The crash closed the highway between Pine Mountain Rd and Kholo Rd in both directions.

Imagery from the scene shows the B-double truck crashed at the site of the fixed speed camera at Muirlea.

The two truck collision on the Warrego Highway at Muirlea. Picture: Supplied

Several cows were seen walking free from the cattle truck after the crash, with a few remaining in the cage.

The two-truck collision on the Warrego Highway at Muirlea. Picture: Supplied

The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing its investigations.

The crash was followed by another on the Warrego with paramedics responding to a single-vehicle spin into a guard rail on the highway at 3.38am.

One female patient was transported in a stable condition with a minor head injury to Ipswich Hospital.

Originally published as Man killed after truck collides with B-double cattle truck on Warrego Highway