M1 Pimpama crash: Northbound lanes closed after truck rolls
A truck rollover and head-on collision caused Friday night chaos on the M1. Here’s what happened.
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Northbound lanes of the M1 have were closed after a truck rolled and spilled diesel as the Friday commuter rush reached its peak – while a head-on collision on an access road to the motorway caused further chaos.
Police were called to the first incident at 3.24pm after a truck toppled over near the Pimpama exit.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crew was also sent to the scene to deal with the diesel spillage, which forced police to direct drivers off the motorway at Coomera.
PIMPAMA: Police are on scene at a truck-rollover on the Pacific Motorway at Pimpama.
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) August 18, 2023
The northbound lanes are closed with motorists urged to avoid the area, or expect long delays. #QldTrafficpic.twitter.com/N5sxDBGive
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the accident, while no serious injuries were reported.
Police were still dealing with the Pimpama incident when a second crash caused further chaos.
Two vehicles collided head on at the Nerang Connection Rd – a vital artery feeding traffic onto the M1 – at about 6pm.
Police were forced to close the road in both directions, causing traffic snarl-ups back to the Gaven exit.
NERANG: Nerang Connection Road is closed in both directions following a head-on traffic crash this evening.
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) August 18, 2023
Motorists are urged to avoid the area, or expect long delays. #QldTrafficpic.twitter.com/sxfrLTukMW
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said two people – an adult and a primary school aged child – were taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in stable condition as a result of the crash.
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