Cop, 54, two-year-old child among three seriously injured after ute ploughs into police vehicle on busy Qld highway

A cop and a two-year-old child are among three seriously injured after a ute ploughed into a police vehicle on a busy highway, sparking major delays ahead of the long weekend.

A cop and a two-year-old child are among three seriously injured in a crash which has led to major traffic headaches along a major Queensland highway.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after the three-vehicle smash on the Pacific Mwy at Helensvale, on the Gold Coast, about 1.20pm on Friday.

A Queensland Police spokesman said initial investigations indicated a police vehicle was stopped on the side of the motorway while performing traffic duties.

It was then struck from behind by a Mitsubishi Triton ute.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious three-vehicle traffic crash on the Pacific Motorway at Helensvale. Picture: Supplied / 9 News

A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed the male officer and a two-year-old child were among three taken to hospital with serious injuries. Picture: Supplied / 9 News

The male police officer, 54, the 54-year-old driver of the ute and her two-year-old passenger were all taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the third vehicle, who had stopped to offer assistance, was not injured.

#Update - Four patients were transported to Gold Coast Univeristy Hospital in a serious but stable condition with varying injuries after a crash in #Helensvale. pic.twitter.com/NAHXv8eYyd

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) June 7, 2024

Pictures captured by 9 News reveal the extent of the smashed police car as it remains stationary next to the second vehicle.

Emergency services can also be seen swarming the area.

An update from Queensland Traffic’s website warns two lanes on the motorway near Exit 62 remain blocked and warn of delays.

Originally published as Cop, 54, two-year-old child among three seriously injured after ute ploughs into police vehicle on busy Qld highway